This campground is next to the Little Lava Lake, the source of the Deschutes River. There are opportunities for fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking. There is a boat launch area within this campground.

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Lower Bridge Campground is loacted on the Metolius River. Find a map of this campground here.

Lower Canyon Creek Campground is located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River.

The is designed as an overflow lot and is not plowed on a regular basis. An area snowmobile map can be found here.

The Lucky Lake Trailhead provides access to Edison-Lava Trail and serves as an access point to Three Sisters Wilderness via the Senoj Lake Trail…

This campground is next to Hosmer Lake and provides opportunities for fly-fishing as well as access to trails for hiking and horseback riding. There is a hardened boat ramp located nearby at the South Campground.

This trail meanders through a portion of the Three Sisters Wilderness. The terrain rolls through old growth forest past interesting rock features and scenic lakes. Many Lakes Trailhead provides access to: Many Lakes Trail #15…

McKay Crossing Campground is located along Paulina Creek. Maximum site spur length is 26 feet.

Located just over five miles west of Bend, this popular day use area sits along the the Deschutes River. This site offers hiking access to the Deschutes River Trail and several areas for picnicking next to the river. There are toilets and picnic tables at this site.  Dogs must be on leash at all…

Formerly known as the Tangent area, the sno-park was renamed in memory Virginia Meissner, who taught cross-country skiing in Central Oregon for many years. She also wrote several books on hiking and skiing in the Cascades. This sno-park is one of the most popular winter recreation sites in Central Oregon. Summer usage is light with road access to many popular bike trails. There are restroom facilities…

This roadside route begins where glass-clear water surges from the dry ground at Metolius Spring, and continues north to Bridge 99. Special places along the way include the Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform, Metolius Research Natural Area, and Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery (phone 541-595-6611). A coalition of government agencies, private utilities,…

The Millican Crater Trail #4066 (from this trailhead) travels west along the south slope of Millican Crater and then north to Lava Camp Lake on Highway 242. The…

This campground is located on the lower Metolius River just above Lake Billy Chinook and offers fishing, hiking, and a peaceful setting.  RVs are not recommended at this campground. Find a map of this campground here.

Located roughly 21 miles to the west of Bend, Mt. Bachelor offers downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing.

Mt. Jefferson (10,497 feet) is the dominant feature of this High Cascades area, along with Three Fingered Jack (7,841 feet). Mt. Jefferson's slopes are mantled by five glaciers: Whitewater, Waldo, Milk Creek, Russell, and Jefferson Park. Other geographic features include steep talus slopes, rock outcrops, and alpine meadows. There are over 150 lakes, many stocked with trout. Mt. Jefferson Wilderness covers 109,…

Mt. Thielsen Wilderness encompasses 54,914 acres and runs along the crest of the Cascades 80 miles east of Roseburg and just north of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 5,000 feet to the 9,182 feet summit of Mt. Thielsen. Born of the same volcanic activity that created Crater Lake, this is the land of fire and ice. Much of the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness is made up of high alpine forests and open…

Mt. Washington rises above 75 square miles of lava-strewn plains which includes Belknap Crater, a 6,873-foot cinder and ash volcanic cone. This 54,278-acre Wilderness is a rugged retreat, primarily used by hunters, hikers, and mountain climbers. There are 28 lakes in the Wilderness. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail extends for 16.6 miles…

Located along the south shore of Paulina Lake within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, this site offers opportunites for bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing, and access to Paulina Lakeshore Trail (#3955). Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.

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…

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, when water levels drop, this boating site is often not accessible.

This campground is located on the western arm of the Wickiup Reservoir and offers bird watching and fishing opportunities. This campground provides seclusion as it is rarely busy. Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.

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.

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. North Twin has 112 surface acres, average depth of 40’, and a maximum depth of 60 feet. The pine forests that ring North Twin are open at the beach and boat ramp on the north shore. The lake harbors healthy…

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 area. For a map of the campground please check here.

The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiups. It was a camping area for Native Americans during the fall. Wickiup Dam was started in 1939, and was completed in 1949. Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. There are two paved boat ramps and parking lots for trailers…

The Ochoco National Forest is located in Central Oregon, north and east of the City of Prineville. It encompasses 850,000 acres of rimrock, canyons, geologic oddities, dense pine forests, and high desert terrain as well as the North Fork of the Crooked River. At 155,000 acres, Crooked River Grasslands is one of the largest tracks of preserved grassland in the U.S. Visitors can find a variety of evidence of a ‘failed…

Located in Newberry National Volcanic Monument.

Diamond Peak stands as a sentinel over Odell Lake, one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest. This large lake is 3562 acres, 6 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide, and reaches a depth of 282 ft. The average depth is 132 ft. which makes it ideal habitat for lake trout (Mackinaw) and bull trout. Rainbow trout, kokanee…