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Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”

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South Campground

Located on Hosmer Lake, South Campground provides opportunities including fishing, hiking, bird watching, and canoeing. Find a map of this campground here.

Contorta Point Group Campground

Contorta Point Group Campground offers 2 group sites and is located on the south shore of Crescent Lake. A map of this campground can be found here. 

Contorta Flat Campground

Contorta Flat is located on the southern shore of Crescent Lake. Find a map of this campground here.

Boundary Springs Campground

A quiet campground dominated by beautiful lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees and predominantly used by the ATV and hunting communities. This site is located on the southeast edge of the district, bordered by state land.

Deschutes NF-Crescent Area

Quiet and remote area of the Deschutes National Forest

West South Twin Boating Site

This site, located within the West South Twin Campground, has a primitive hardened ramp into Wickiup Reservoir and a small parking area. Use may be limited later in the season due to lower water levels. Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly…

West South Twin Campground

West South Twin Campground is located between two lakes, Wickiup Reservoir and South Twin Lake. This campground offers fishing opportunities. Find a map of this campground…

West Cultus Boat-In Campground

West Cultus Boat-In Campground is 100% RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations can be made up to one day in advance of arrival date West Cultus Boat-In is a boat-in only campground on the west side of Cultus Lake.  This area offers 12 tent sites. For a map of this facility click…

Todd Lake Campground

This campground offers 3 walk-in sites on the west side of Todd Lake overlooking the water and featuring spectacular views of Broken Top. The sites are about a 10-minute hike from the Todd Lake Day Use Area parking lot.…

Todd Creek Horse Camp

This campground is located near Todd Creek and features beautiful views of Mt. Bachelor. It is primarily used by equestrians and the public is asked to defer use to horse campers at this site. There are metal corrals available at this campground and a hand pump and trough for stock water.  Todd Lake Trailhead, …

Tenino Boating Site

This site has a boat launch and is located on the Deschutes River below the Wickiup Reservoir.

Sparks Lake Day Use Area

This site includes a boat launch, picniciking area, and the Sparks Lake Trail around part of Sparks Lake.  There are boat-in camping opportunities at dispersed sites. The paved interpretive…

Ray Atkeson Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Ray Atkeson Loop Trail which offers beautiful views of South Sister and Sparks Lake. 

Sparks Lake Boating Site

This site includes a boat launch, parking area, and trail on Sparks Lake.  There are boat-in camping opportunities at dispersed sites.  The paved interpretive Ray Atkeson Loop Trail can be accessed from this site. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. A maximum speed limit of 10mph is strictly enforced.   Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site…

South Twin Day Use Area

The lake was formed about 20,000 years ago when rising magma encountered groundwater resulting in violent steam explosions. The resulting explosions formed a broad shallow crater, which later filled with water. This site is a popular swimming and picnicking area in the summer months. There is a boat ramp here for non-motorized boats.  Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires payment/…

South Twin Lake Campground

The campground at South Twin Lake offers opportunities for fishing.  The lake is screened by heavy forest, and generally stays relatively windless and calm. Find a map of this campground here. There is a boat launch area adjacent to this…

Hosmer Lake Boating Site

Hosmer Lake  is well known for its breath taking views of Mt. Bachelor, South Sister, Broken Top, wildlife viewing and the brook trout and rainbows that are quite visible in this shallow clear lake.   There is a small boat ramp here with a gravel parking area and only electric motors are allowed on the lake.…

North Twin Boating Site

The lake was formed about 20,000 years ago when rising magma-encountered groundwater resulted in violent steam explosions. The resulting explosions formed a broad shallow crater, which later filled with water. This site has a primitive boat launch and parking area. This is a non-motorized lake.

Quinn River Campground

Quinn River is adjacent to Crane Prairie Reservoir offering opportunities for fishing, bird watching and hiking. For a map of this campground please click here. There is a boat launch area adjacent to this campground.

Quinn Meadow Horse Camp

Quinn Meadow Horses Camp features horse sites adjacent to a network of trails to ride on the southwest side of Mt. Bachelor and surrounding areas. This site is located between Devils Lake and Elk Lake and provides access to the…

Point Campground

Located next to Elk Lake, this campground provides access to fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Find a map of this campground here. There is a boat launch area within this campground.

Arlies Rock/North Gateway Information Viewpoint

This site provides information for the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and access to a short interpretive trail.

North Davis Boating Site

Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. This primitive boat ramp is located within the North Davis Creek Campground. In autumn, …

Quinn River Boating Site

Home of the famous “cranebows,” Crane Prairie Reservoir is one of the top-producing rainbow trout fisheries in Central Oregon.  This site has a boat ramp and a gravel parking lot for trailers. There are also picnic tables and a toilet at this site. There is a 10 mph speed limit on Crane Prairie Reservoir. Recreation Fee Site: …

North Twin Lake Campground

Located next to North Twin Lake, this site offers opportunities for fishing  There is also a little beach at the shallow end of the lake for wading and swimming. There's an interpretive trail leaving the campground near the water that informs visitors about "dwarf mistletoe" infecting the ponderosa pine trees in the…