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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
93%
West South Twin
Deschutes National Forest
91%
Pioneer Ford
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Quinn River
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Allen Springs
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Contorta Flat
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Little Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Three Creeks Lake
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Cinder Hill
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Little Cultus
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Crescent Lake
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Crane Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Link Creek
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Gorge
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Paulina Lake
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Sheep Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Jack Creek
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Reservoir
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Monty
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Crescent Creek
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Princess Creek
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Cow Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Crescent Lake Yurts
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Crescent Lake Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
86%
South Shore
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Sunset Cove
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Mckay Crossing
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Little Crater
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Allingham
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Smiling River
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Blue Bay
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Fall River
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Lower Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Lower Canyon Creek
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Soda Creek
Deschutes National Forest
81%
East Davis
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Spring
Deschutes National Forest
81%
East Lake
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Trapper Creek
Deschutes National Forest
80%
North Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Three Creeks Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Cultus Lake
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Pine Rest
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Gull Point
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Contorta Point Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Perry South
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Candle Creek
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Scout Lake
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Fall River Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Camp Sherman
Deschutes National Forest
77%
Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Whispering Pines Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Whitefish Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Windy Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Wyeth - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Indian Ford
Deschutes National Forest
74%
South - Hosmer Lake (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Newberry Group Camp Site
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Cold Springs (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
73%
Riverside (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest
72%
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Mallard Marsh
Deschutes National Forest
71%
North Davis Creek
Deschutes National Forest
70%
Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
70%
Ogden Group
Deschutes National Forest
70%
Point - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
69%
Little Fawn
Deschutes National Forest
69%
Elk Lake
Deschutes National Forest
69%
Bull Bend
Deschutes National Forest
68%
South Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
68%
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Cultus Corral Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Big River
Deschutes National Forest
65%
Simax Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
62%
Cultus Lake Boat In - West
Deschutes National Forest
60%
Pringle Falls
Deschutes National Forest
58%
Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove
Deschutes National Forest
50%
Green Ridge Lookout
Deschutes National Forest
49%
Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Graham Corral Horse
Deschutes National Forest

Wilderness Permits inside Deschutes National Forest

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