Deschutes NF - Bend/Sunriver/La Pine Area
Recreation Sites
Arlies Rock/North Gateway Information Viewpoint
Site Open
This site provides information for the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and access to a short interpretive trail.
Aspen Day Use Area
Site Open
This site accesses the Deschutes River as well access to the Deschutes River Trail. There is a boat launch at this day use area, picnic tables and a restroom.Motors are prohibited on the Deschutes…
Benham Falls West Day Use & Trailhead
Site Open
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…
Besson Picnic Area
Near Sunriver, this small picnic area is along the Deschutes River. There is a boat ramp at this location. There is a restroom and picnic tables.Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is…
Big Eddy Trailhead
Site Open
This site provides access to the Deschutes River Trail. The parking lot has a toilet and a picnic table. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail…
Big River Boating Site
Site Open
This location provides boating access to the Deschutes River. There is a campground across the road from this site and a group campground across the river.
Big River Campground/Big River Group
Site Open
Big River Campground is located close to Sunriver and along the Deschutes River. A group site, located across the road from the main campground, is reservable. Find a map of this campground…
Bull Bend Boating Site
Site Open
There is a campground at this site.
Bull Bend Campground
Site Open
The access road is gravel/dirt. The campground is almost totally surrounded by the Deschutes River.Find a map of this campground here.There is a boat launch area within this campground.
Deschutes River: Wickiup Reservoir to Bend
The river runs in mainly one channel throughout this stretch, undercut banks are common, and shorelines lined with pine, bitterbrush, and willow are often highly eroded. Flows vary drastically with…