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Benham Falls West Day Use & Trailhead

This site provides access to the Deschutes River Trail. A trail goes approximately 50 yards down to a viewing platform overlooking scenic Benham Falls. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15 to September 15.

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by a recreation pass. Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.

General Information

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. Please check here for more information about recreation passes. Acceptable passes include:

Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.

Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15 to September 15.

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by a recreation pass. Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.

Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15 to September 15.

Deschutes Supervisor's and Bend Fort-Rock Ranger District Office

Address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-5300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.93908333

Longitude: -121.4140306

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 7.9 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then 2.6 miles south on Forest Road 41, and then 0.5 miles east on Forest Road 4120, and 3.1 miles south on Forest Road 4120.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 22nd, 2025