Recreation

Recreation Conditions Report

Area Name	Status	Area Conditions
Allen Springs Campground	Open
Allingham Campground	Open
Arlies Rock/North Gateway Information Viewpoint	Open
Aspen Day Use Area	Open
Beach Picnic Area	Open
Bear Valley Trailhead	None
Benham Falls East Day Use / Trailhead	Open
Benham Falls West Day Use / Trailhead	Open
Bessie Butte Trail	Open
Besson Picnic Area	Open
Big Cove Boat-In Campground	Open
Big Eddy Trailhead	Open
Big River Boating Site	Open
Big River Campground/Big River Group	Open
Black Butte Trailhead	Open
Black Crater Trailhead	None
Blue Bay Boating Site	Open
Blue Bay Campground	Open
Boundary Springs Campground	None
Broken Top Trail	None
Broken Top Trailhead	None
Bull Bend Boating Site	Open
Bull Bend Campground	Open
Buttes Loop Trailhead	Open
Camp II OHV Staging Area	Open
Camp Sherman Campground	Open
Candle Creek Campground	Open
Chief Paulina Horse Camp	Open
China Hat Campground	Open
Cinder Hill Campground	Open
Cold Springs Campground	Open
Contorta Flat Campground	Open
Contorta Point Group Campground	Open
Corral Swamp Trailhead	None
Cow Meadow Campground	Open
Crane Prairie Boating Site	Open
Crane Prairie Campground	Open
Crater Butte Trailhead	Temporarily Closed	August 3, 2022 - A multi-forest closure order is now in place to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts associated with the Windigo and Potter Fires. View map of closure order.
Crater Ditch Trailhead	None
Crescent Creek Campground	Open
Crescent Lake Boat Launch	Open	2022 - Due to ongoing drought conditions and continually lowering water levels, the docks at this location will not be placed this season.
Crescent Lake Campground	Open
Crescent Lake Guard Station	Open
Crescent Lake Sno-Park	Open
Crescent Lake Yurts	Open
Crescent Ranger District Office	None
Cultus Corral Horse Camp	Open
Cultus Lake Boating Site	Open
Cultus Lake Campground	Open
Cultus Lake Day Use Area	Open
Deer Lake Trailhead	None
Devils Lake Campground	Open
Devils Lake/South Sister Trailhead	Open
Dillon Falls Day Use Area	Open
Driftwood Campground	None	August 2022 - Due to staffing challenges, Three Creek Lake, Driftwood, and Three Creek Meadows campgrounds within the Three Creek Lake area will be closed to reservation camping for the 2022 season. Campers who previously made reservations for the sites will receive cancellation notices and a full refund of their reservation fees. The public is welcome to camp for free in designated sites within the three campgrounds. The Forest Service will provide periodic toilet service at the campgrounds until the staffing issue is resolved. Due to very limited garbage services the public is being asked to not leave trash at the campgrounds, but to take it with them when they go.
Dutchman Sno-Park/Trailhead	Open
East Davis Lake Campground	Open
East Fort Rock OHV Trail System	Open
East Lake Campground	Open
Edison Butte OHV Trail System	Open
Edison Butte Sno-Park/Staging Area/Trailhead	Open
Elk Lake Boating Site	Open
Elk Lake Campground	Open
Elk Lake Guard Station	None
Elk Lake Trailhead	Open
Fall River Campground	Open
Fall River Guard Station	Open	Reservation Only
Fall River Trailhead	Open
Gorge Campground	Open
Graham Corral Horse Camp	Open	2022 - We have experienced a loss of water at this site. The Forest Service continues to explore alternative solutions for delivering water, but please plan to provide water for your stock animals.
Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead	Open
Gull Point Boating Site	Open
Gull Point Campground	Open
Horse Butte Trailhead	Open
Hosmer Lake Boating Site	Open
Indian Ford Campground	Open
Irish-Taylor Trailhead	None
Jack Creek Campground	Open
Jefferson Lake Trail	Open
Jefferson Lake Trailhead	Open
Junction Sno-Park	Open
Kapka Sno-Park	Open	'
Lava Butte Interpretive Site	Open
Lava Camp Lake Campground	Open
Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site	Open
Lava Island Day Use Area	Open
Lava Lake Boating Site	Open
Lava Lake Campground	Open
Lava Lands Visitor Center	Open
Lava River Cave Interpretive Site	Open	Starting August 1, 2022, the Lava River Cave Timed Reservation Tickets System goes into effect. Timed reservations for Lava River Cave are available on Recreation.gov. Each timeslot allows access to Lava River Cave for 90-minutes when Lava River Cave is open. Frequently Asked Questions
Lemish Lake Trailhead	Closed
Link Creek Campground	Open
Little Cove Boat-In Campground	Open
Little Crater Boating Site	Open
Little Crater Campground	Open
Little Crater Day Use Site	Open
Little Cultus Boating Site	None
Little Cultus Campground	Open
Little Cultus Lake	None
Little Fawn Boating Site	Open
Little Fawn Campground	Open
Little Lava Lake Boating Site	Open
Little Lava Lake Campground	Open
Lower Bridge Campground	Open
Lower Canyon Creek Campground	Open
Lucky Lake Trailhead	Open
Mallard Marsh Campground	Open
Many Lakes Trailhead	None
McKay Crossing Campground	Open
Meadow Day Use Area	Open
Meek Lake Trail	Temporarily Closed	August 3, 2022 - A multi-forest closure order is now in place to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts associated with the Windigo and Potter Fires. This closure order includes Whitefish Horse Camp and the trails departing the Horse Camp. View map of closure order.
Meissner Sno-Park/Trailhead	Open
Minto Lake Trail	Unreachable	BEWARE! Since 2003, Brush Creek, Minto Lake, Sugar Pine Ridge Trail and northern sections of Summit Trail have been in a "no current maintenance" condition. With heavy blowdown, dense brush, lack of identifiable trail surface and erosion due to B & B Fire damage, these trails are considered impassable and are not recommended.
Monty Campground	Open	AUGUST 8-11, 15-16, 2022 - The road work slated for County Rd 64 (used to access Monty and Perry South Campgrounds) has changed. Crews will be moving equipment in on Monday, Aug. 8. No closures will be implemented this day. Work will tentatively occur Tues. Aug. 9 to Thurs. Aug. 11. There will be no access available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on these dates. The road will be available for limited use outside of these times. Due to inclement weather delays, the closures will also occur Monday, Aug. 15 and Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Newberry Group Campground	Open
North Davis Boating Site	Closed	CLOSED: This boat ramp is closed for the 2022 season due to significant hazard tree mitigation needs. The Forest Service has identified trees showing signs of future failure. In order to provide for public safety, this facility will remain closed until the hazards have been mitigated.
North Davis Creek Campground	Closed	CLOSED: This campground is closed for the 2022 season due to significant hazard tree mitigation needs. The Forest Service has identified trees showing signs of future failure. In order to provide for public safety, this facility will remain closed until the hazards have been mitigated.
North Twin Boating Site	Open	Spring 2022 - Please help us preserve the integrity of the access road by driving slowly. The access road has recently been graded and re-graveled.
North Twin Lake Campground	Open	Spring 2022 - Please help us preserve the integrity of the access road by driving slowly. The access road has recently been graded and re-graveled.
North Wickiup Boating Site	Open	2022 - Due to ongoing drought conditions and continually lowering water levels, the docks at this location will not be placed this season.
Odd Fellows Cabins	Closed
Odell Lake	None
Ogden Group Campground	Open	ATTENTION: The water system at this location has failed and there will be no water service at this site for the 2022 season. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Osprey Point Trailhead	Closed
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Cowhorn	Temporarily Closed	August 3, 2022 - A multi-forest closure order is now in place to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts associated with the Windigo and Potter Fires. View map of closure order. Visit the Pacific Crest Trail Association to stay up-to-date on closures and reroutes.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Diamond Peak	Temporarily Closed	August 3, 2022 - A multi-forest closure order is now in place to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts associated with the Windigo and Potter Fires. View map of closure order. Visit the Pacific Crest Trail Association to stay up-to-date on closures and reroutes.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Three Sister	None
Paulina Falls Day Use Area	Open
Paulina Falls Trail	None
Paulina Lake Boating Site	Open
Paulina Lake Campground	Open
Paulina Lake Day Use Area	Open
Paulina Peak Trailhead	Open
Perry South Campground	Open	AUGUST 8-11, 15-16, 2022 - The road work slated for County Rd 64 (used to access Monty and Perry South Campgrounds) has changed. Crews will be moving equipment in on Monday, Aug. 8. No closures will be implemented this day. Work will tentatively occur Tues. Aug. 9 to Thurs. Aug. 11. There will be no access available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on these dates. The road will be available for limited use outside of these times. Due to inclement weather delays, the closures will also occur Monday, Aug. 15 and Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Peter Skene Ogden Trailhead	Open
Phil's Trailhead	Open	Check West Bend Area: Trail, Road & Area Closures page for current trail closures.
Pine Mountain Campground	Open
Pine Rest Campground	Open
Pioneer Ford Campground	Open
Point Campground	Open
Prairie Campground	Open	ATTENTION: The water system at this location has failed and there will be no water service at this site for the 2022 season. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Princess Creek Boat Launch	Open
Princess Creek Campground	Open
Pringle Falls Campground	Open
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp	Open
Quinn River Boating Site	Open
Quinn River Campground	Open
Ray Atkeson Trailhead	Open
Reservoir Campground	Closed	CLOSED: This campground is closed for the 2022 season due to significant hazard tree mitigation needs. The Forest Service has identified trees showing signs of future failure. In order to provide for public safety, this facility will remain closed until the hazards have been mitigated.
Rim Butte OHV Trail System	Open
Riverside Campground	Open
Road 25 OHV Staging Area	Open
Road 2510 OHV Staging Area	Open
Rock Creek Boating Site	Open
Rock Creek Campground	Open
Rosary Lakes Trailhead	None
Scout Lake Campground	Open
Scout Lake Day Use Area	Open
Senoj Lake Trail #14.1	None
Sheep Bridge Boating Site	Open
Sheep Bridge Campground	Open
Sheep Springs Horse Camp	Open
Simax Beach Picnic Area	Open
Simax Group Campground	Open
Sisters Cow Camp Horse Camp	Open
Sisters Mirror Trailhead	Open
Six Lakes Trailhead	Open
Skyliners Sno-Park/Trailhead	Open
Slough Day Use Area	Open
Smiling River Campground	Open
Soda Creek Campground	Open
South Campground	Open
South Lava OHV Staging Area	Open
South Shore Campground	Open
South Twin Day Use Area	Open
South Twin Lake Campground	Open
Sparks Lake Boating Site	Open
Sparks Lake Day Use Area	Open
Sparks Lake Trailhead	Open
Spring Boat Launch	Open	2022 - Due to ongoing drought conditions and continually lowering water levels, the docks at this location will not be placed this season.
Spring Campground	Open
Sun-Lava Paved Path	Open
Sunset Cove Boat Launch	Open
Sunset Cove Campground	Open
Sunset View Day Use Area	Open
Swamp Wells Horse Camp	None
Swampy Lakes Sno-Park/Trailhead	Open
Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead	Open
Tam McArthur Trail	Open
Tandy Bay Picnic Area	Open
Tenino Boating Site	Open
Tetherow Boat Launch	Open
Three Creek Lake Campground	None	August 2022 - Due to staffing challenges, Three Creek Lake, Driftwood, and Three Creek Meadows campgrounds within the Three Creek Lake area will be closed to reservation camping for the 2022 season. Campers who previously made reservations for the sites will receive cancellation notices and a full refund of their reservation fees. The public is welcome to camp for free in designated sites within the three campgrounds. The Forest Service will provide periodic toilet service at the campgrounds until the staffing issue is resolved. Due to very limited garbage services the public is being asked to not leave trash at the campgrounds, but to take it with them when they go.
Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp	None	August 2022 - Due to staffing challenges, Three Creek Lake, Driftwood, and Three Creek Meadows campgrounds within the Three Creek Lake area will be closed to reservation camping for the 2022 season. Campers who previously made reservations for the sites will receive cancellation notices and a full refund of their reservation fees. The public is welcome to camp for free in designated sites within the three campgrounds. The Forest Service will provide periodic toilet service at the campgrounds until the staffing issue is resolved. Due to very limited garbage services the public is being asked to not leave trash at the campgrounds, but to take it with them when they go.
Todd Creek Horse Camp	Open
Todd Creek Trailhead	Open
Todd Lake Campground	None	Wilderness permits are not required to access/use Todd Lake. However, recreators who use the nearby Todd Lake Trail are required to acquire a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit in advance for both day use and for overnight use. See "Permit Info" below for more details.
Todd Lake Day Use Area/Trailhead	Open	Wilderness permits are not required to access/use Todd Lake. However, permits are required to hike the nearby Todd Lake Trail #34 or if entering the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Trapper Creek Boat Launch	Open
Trapper Creek Campground	Open
Tumalo Falls Day Use Area	Open
Vista Butte Sno-Park	Open
Wake Butte Trailhead	Open
Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno-Park	Open	July 2022 - Trail Closure: Funner will be closed from Wanoga Sno-Park east to the junction with FSR 4613-050. FSR 4614 will also be closed between the junction with FSR 4614-400 north to the Cascade Lakes Highway. Closures will be in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday to Friday at 3 p.m. Access is open from 3 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Sunday. Tiddlywinks Trail will be closed between Wanoga SnoPark and the junction with Forest Service Road 4613. (See Map)
West Cultus Boat-In Campground	Open
West South Twin Boating Site	Open
West South Twin Campground	Open
Whispering Pine Horse Camp	Open
Whitefish Horse Camp	Temporarily Closed	August 3, 2022 - A multi-forest closure order is now in place to protect firefighter and public safety during suppression efforts associated with the Windigo and Potter Fires. This closure order includes Whitefish Horse Camp and the trails departing the Horse Camp. View map of closure order.
Whychus Creek Scenic Overlook Trailhead	Open
Wickiup Plains Trailhead	None
Windy Group Campground	Open
Winopee Trailhead	None
Wyeth Boating Site	Open
Wyeth Campground	Open

Spotlights

Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF

Aerial view of Newberry Caldera In November of 1990, Newberry National Volcanic Monument was created within the boundaries of Deschutes National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this monument provides a unique opportunity to view the Lava Lands of central Oregon. Newberry National Volcanic National Monument includes 54,000+ acres of lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features in central Oregon. The highest point within the Monument is the summit Paulina Peak (7,985 ft.), showcasing views of the Cascades, Newberry Caldera and across the High Desert.

Aerial view of Lava Butte. Although commonly referred to as Newberry Crater, the "crater" is in fact a caldera formed when the overlying rocks collapse when a magma chamber is emptied. The caldera stretches across 17 square miles in the heart of the volcano. The 1,200 square mile volcano (about the size of Rhode Island) remains very active to this day. Newberry is both seismically and geothermally active. Geologists believe the caldera sits over a shallow magma body only 2 to 5 kilometers deep. Visitors see numerous cinder cones and vents (over 400 throughout the area), miles of basalt flows, as well as rhyolite flows of obsidian.

For up-to-date facts on Newberry Volcano, click here.
Read the latest version of Volcanic Vistas.
Enjoy this video highlighting the accessibility of Lava Lands Visitor Center!

Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

Located just past mile post seven on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station serves as a gateway to some of the most popular trails, lakes and recreation areas on the Deschutes National Forest. The Welcome Station also offers parking and access to Phil’s and Wanoga mountain biking trails systems.

The Cascade Lakes Welcome Station provides visitors an opportunity to buy recreation passes, local maps, guidebooks and other educational materials. In addition to offering one-day recreation passes and the annual Northwest Forest Pass (good for all National Forests in Oregon and Washington), the Welcome Station also offers a number of interagency pass options.

Staffed with both Forest Service rangers and employees from Discover Your Forest, the Deschutes National Forest’s non-profit partner, the Welcome Station gives visitors the opportunity to ask questions, while learning about trail conditions and closures.

Visitors can plan their trips using a new, interactive touch screen map. They can learn more about our local wilderness areas and what they can do to help protect them while exploring the region on a giant floor map. Additional interpretive exhibits are planned and will be implemented in the coming seasons.