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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
94%
Driftwood - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
94%
Pioneer Ford
Deschutes National Forest
92%
West South Twin
Deschutes National Forest
92%
Allen Springs
Deschutes National Forest
91%
Quinn River
Deschutes National Forest
91%
Contorta Flat
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Little Cultus
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Little Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Three Creeks Lake
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Crescent Lake
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Cinder Hill
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Jack Creek
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Gorge
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Crane Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Sheep Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Princess Creek
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Paulina Lake
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Reservoir
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Monty
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Cow Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Sunset Cove
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Crescent Creek
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Crescent Lake Yurts
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Link Creek
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Crescent Lake Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Mckay Crossing
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Lower Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
86%
South Shore
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Little Crater
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Allingham
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Smiling River
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Lower Canyon Creek
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Blue Bay
Deschutes National Forest
84%
East Lake
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Spring
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
83%
East Davis
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Trapper Creek
Deschutes National Forest
82%
North Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Candle Creek
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Three Creeks Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Soda Creek
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Contorta Point Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Cultus Lake
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Fall River Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Scout Lake
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Perry South
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Gull Point
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Pine Rest
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Fall River
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Camp Sherman
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
77%
Wyeth - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
77%
Indian Ford
Deschutes National Forest
76%
Whitefish Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Whispering Pines Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Riverside (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest
74%
Cold Springs (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
74%
Little Fawn
Deschutes National Forest
74%
Newberry Group Camp Site
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Ogden Group
Deschutes National Forest
73%
South - Hosmer Lake (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
73%
North Davis Creek
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Point - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Mallard Marsh
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Windy Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
71%
South Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Elk Lake
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
70%
Bull Bend
Deschutes National Forest
70%
Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Cultus Corral Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Big River
Deschutes National Forest
64%
Cultus Lake Boat In - West
Deschutes National Forest
64%
Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove
Deschutes National Forest
60%
Pringle Falls
Deschutes National Forest
59%
Simax Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
57%
Green Ridge Lookout
Deschutes National Forest
48%
Graham Corral Horse
Deschutes National Forest

Wilderness Permits inside Deschutes National Forest

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