Recreation
Recreation Conditions Report
Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
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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
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.
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.