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/…

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. The lake covers an area of 99 acres with average depth of 33 feet with a maximum depth of 58 feet. South Twin Lake is a lure's toss from the Deschutes arm of Wickiup Reservoir and less than a mile south of…

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

This site will stretch your capability to focus only on wildlife. Approximately 370 acres of lake wetland are surrounded by another 360 acres of meadow, marsh, or stream wetlands. The spectacular setting - a memorialized favorite of the late, acclaimed, landscape photographer Ray Atkeson - is dominated by South Sister towering to 10,358' elevation…

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…

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 Loop Trail can be accessed from this site. There is a 10 mph speed limit on Sparks Lake. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed. 

This trail leaves from Sparks Lake Day Use Area near Sparks Lake to the Metolius-Windigo Horse Trail.  It crosses rolling and forested lava terrain.

Located on popular Crescent Lake, this site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout. There are a few day use sites in this area for individuals wishing to have a picnic along the beach underneath a canopy of lodgepole pines.

On Crescent Lake, vegetation in this campground is widely spaced giving it an open and sunny character. The sites are flat and large. Waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, sunning, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing are attractions offered by this site. There is a boat launch area within this campground.

This 5.5 mile paved multi-use path within the national forest land travels in and outside the boundaries of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The non-motorized path travels from the Lava Lands Visitor Center to the Benham Falls area, down to Sunriver.

This site provides 5 first come, first served boat slips and a nice rock jetty perfect for fishing for large lake trout. There's also an accessible pier with a handrail. The site also features a fish cleaning station, a paved parking lot and there are a few accessible picnic sites and a trail leaving from the site.

Sunset Cove Campground is located next to Odell Lake, and offers opportunities for fishing and sailing. There is a boat launch area within this campground.

This picturesque site is located next to Elk Lake and offers opportunities for picnicking and swimming. There is a mile-long trail from this site that leads to Little Fawn Campground. There is a toilet and several picnic…

Bound on all sides by mixed conifer forest, the lake is deep and clear. The west end is best for seeing waterfowl because it's sheltered from the prevailing wind. Link Creek, which empties into Suttle Lake, is shallow and clear enough to view spawning fish. Yellow, orange, or red hues from vine maple proclaim the arrival of autumn in September or…

This site offers picnic tables, a boat launch for Suttle Lake, and trail access to the Suttle Lake Trail. This is a heavily used site in the summer and offers a small beach area with swimming opportunities. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at…

This trail begins at the Suttle Tie Trailhead and ends at Suttle Lake.

Located at Swamp Wells, the horse camp offers access to three northbound trails and one southbound trail.

This busy sno-park/trailhead is used to access non-motorized winter trails, as well as summer hiking/biking trails. There are toilets in the site and a warming hut available to winter users. To view a map of the nordic trail system accessed at this sno-park, click here.

The Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead provides access to the Tam McArthur Trail #4078 and Three Sisters Wilderness.  The Tam McArthur Rim Trail enters the …

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

Located below Pringle Falls, this site offers a primitive boat ramp for the non-motorized area of the Deschutes River.

The lake is located in a glacial cirque, below Tam McArthur Rim, which was probably last occupied by glacial ice about 13,000 years ago during the Canyon Creek advance of the Cabot Creek glaciation. The outlet stream from the lake flows northward and is joined by two other streams to form Three Creek. The lake is surrounded by…

Located on the south side of Three Creek Lake, this 11-site campground offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and non-motorized boating. There is a primitive boat ramp on the east shore for non-motorized boating; no motors are permitted on this lake. Find a map of this campground…

Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and the designated horse camp for the Three Creeks area. Find a map of this campground here. Day use parking is not available at Three Creek Meadow Horse…

Three Sisters Wilderness area covers 286,708 total acres. There are approximately 260 miles of trail within the wilderness. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the wilderness for 40 miles. Most trails entering the wilderness begin in dense forests of Douglas-fir on the western slopes of the Cascades and ponderosa pine on the eastern slopes. Major peaks are: the North, Middle, and South Sisters (all…

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, …

Provides access to the Metolius Windigo Horse Trail #99. This over 100-mile trail begins near the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness west of Sisters and runs to Windigo Pass south of Crescent Lake. Trailhead is located adjacent to Todd Creek Horse Camp…

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.…