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Day hiking trails and backpacking opportunities abound in Deschutes National Forest!

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Blue Bay Campground

Site Closed
Water Activities Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Blue Bay Campground is on the south shore of Suttle Lake.There is a boat launch adjacent to this campground.Find a map of this campground here.Water System The water system will be turned on in the…

Broken Top Trailhead

Hiking
The access road for this trailhead (Forest Road 370 to Forest Road 380, past Todd Lake) is very rugged, and high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles are HIGHLY recommended. This is a heavily used…

Buttes Loop Trailhead

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
This trail consists of two loops: Upper Loop and Lower Loop. The Lower Loop is on the low west flank of Black Butte and the Upper Loop circles Black Butte.

Cabot Lake Trailhead

Hiking
Cabot Lake Trailhead provides access to the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and several trails as well as lakes, including Cabot Lake and Carl Lake.Provides access to:Cabot Lake TrailJefferson Lake Trail…

Camp Sherman Campground

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Camp Sherman Campground is the first campground that you come to after going through the town of Camp Sherman in the Metolius Basin.Find a map of this campground here.Water System The water system…

Candle Creek Campground

Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
At the confluence of Candle Creek and the Metolius River, Candle Creek Campground offers opportunities for fishing and hiking.This campground is not recommended for RVs. Find a map of this…

Cinder Hill Campground

Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
This campground is located along the shore of East Lake with several of the sites close to the shore and the rest within easy walking distance to the beach area. The Cinder Hill Trailhead provides…

Cinder Hill Trailhead

Hiking
This trailhead is located in the center of Cinder Hill Campground and accesses Newberry Crater Trail #3958, which offers access to the Cinder Hill viewpoint. Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass…

Crater Butte Trailhead

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Crater Butte Trailhead provides parking and access to the Diamond Peak Wilderness via the Crater Butte Trail #44.

Crater Ditch Trailhead

Hiking
This is an alternative trailhead to Broken Top Trailhead. The access road for this trailhead (Forest Road 370 to Forest Road 380, past Todd Lake) is very rugged, and high clearance 4-wheel drive…

Last updated March 26, 2025