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Deschutes National Forest

Oregon

Overview

Located on the eastern slopes of the Cascades in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest offers year-round recreation opportunities. Home to more than 1.6 million acres, the Forest spans a variety of landscapes and ecosystems. The Forest gains more than 9,000 feet in eleveation from its lowest point at Lake Billy Chinook (1,950 ft) to its highest atop South Sister's summit (10.358 ft). With more than 80 campgrounds across the Deschutes National Forest, visitors enjoy campsites featuring a wide-variety of picturesque backdrops. Camping opportunities range from rustic, walk-in sites to sites accomodating full-size RV's and trailers. Five wilderness areas fall within the Deschutes National Forest boundary--Diamond Peak Wilderness, Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, Mt. Thielsen Wilderness, Mt. Washington Wilderness and Three Sisters Wilderness. Each wilderness offers visitors a unique experience; from sweeping summit views to alpine lakes, these areas provide the perfeect backdrop for a day hike or backpacking trip. Three scenic byways wind through the Forest--Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway and the Outback Scenic Byway. The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway heads west out of Bend, winds up past Mt. Bachelor before depositing visitors at the base of South Sister and Broken Top, as well as prodviding access to dozens of lakes. The McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway leaves Sisters, before climbing two passes and carveing through 82 miles of wide-open lava fields interspersed among desnse forest canopy. The Outback Scenic Byway stretches through the southeastern portion of Central Oregon, covering 171 miles of geologic wonder. Deschutes National Forest Interactive Visitor Map

Campgrounds inside Deschutes National Forest

Campground Notification Rate
Rock Creek (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest
92%
Driftwood - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
92%
West South Twin
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Pioneer Ford
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Quinn River
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Allen Springs
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Cinder Hill
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Contorta Flat
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Little Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Three Creeks Lake
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Mckay Crossing
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Cow Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Crane Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Little Cultus
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Crescent Lake
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Crescent Lake Yurts
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Paulina Lake
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Gorge
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Crescent Creek
Deschutes National Forest
85%
South Shore
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Link Creek
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Little Crater
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Reservoir
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Sheep Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Contorta Point Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Monty
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Jack Creek
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Spring
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Princess Creek
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Sunset Cove
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Crescent Lake Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Blue Bay
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Smiling River
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Allingham
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Lower Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Lower Canyon Creek
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Soda Creek
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
80%
East Davis
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Fall River
Deschutes National Forest
80%
North Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Trapper Creek
Deschutes National Forest
78%
East Lake
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Cultus Lake
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Three Creeks Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Pine Rest
Deschutes National Forest
77%
Scout Lake
Deschutes National Forest
76%
Camp Sherman
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Gull Point
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Candle Creek
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Whitefish Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Whispering Pines Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Cold Springs (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Fall River Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Windy Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Perry South
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Newberry Group Camp Site
Deschutes National Forest
74%
Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Wyeth - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Point - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove
Deschutes National Forest
71%
South - Hosmer Lake (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Indian Ford
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Mallard Marsh
Deschutes National Forest
70%
Riverside (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest
70%
Little Fawn
Deschutes National Forest
69%
Elk Lake
Deschutes National Forest
69%
Ogden Group
Deschutes National Forest
67%
North Davis Creek
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Cultus Corral Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
South Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Bull Bend
Deschutes National Forest
63%
Simax Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
62%
Big River
Deschutes National Forest
61%
Cultus Lake Boat In - West
Deschutes National Forest
60%
Pringle Falls
Deschutes National Forest
56%
Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove
Deschutes National Forest
50%
Green Ridge Lookout
Deschutes National Forest
49%
Graham Corral Horse
Deschutes National Forest
Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest

Wilderness Permits inside Deschutes National Forest

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