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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
Crescent Lake
Deschutes National Forest
100%
Rock Creek (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest
100%
West South Twin
Deschutes National Forest
100%
Quinn River
Deschutes National Forest
100%
Driftwood - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
95%
Crescent Lake Yurts
Deschutes National Forest
94%
Three Creeks Lake
Deschutes National Forest
92%
North Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
92%
Contorta Flat
Deschutes National Forest
92%
Pioneer Ford
Deschutes National Forest
91%
Mckay Crossing
Deschutes National Forest
91%
Contorta Point Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Jack Creek
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Little Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Crescent Creek
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Cinder Hill
Deschutes National Forest
90%
Allen Springs
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Link Creek
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Princess Creek
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Windy Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Crescent Lake Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Crane Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Sunset Cove
Deschutes National Forest
89%
Little Cultus
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Simax Group Camp
Deschutes National Forest
88%
Gorge
Deschutes National Forest
87%
Spring
Deschutes National Forest
86%
Lower Canyon Creek
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Blue Bay
Deschutes National Forest
85%
East Davis
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Candle Creek
Deschutes National Forest
85%
Fall River
Deschutes National Forest
85%
South Shore
Deschutes National Forest
84%
Perry South
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Fall River Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Trapper Creek
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Allingham
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Little Crater
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Scout Lake
Deschutes National Forest
83%
Paulina Lake
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Lower Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Cultus Lake
Deschutes National Forest
82%
Smiling River
Deschutes National Forest
81%
Three Creeks Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Soda Creek
Deschutes National Forest
80%
Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Cold Springs (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Indian Ford
Deschutes National Forest
79%
Pine Rest
Deschutes National Forest
78%
East Lake
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Gull Point
Deschutes National Forest
78%
Wyeth - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Camp Sherman
Deschutes National Forest
75%
South Twin Lake
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Newberry Group Camp Site
Deschutes National Forest
75%
Point - Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest
72%
Prairie
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Ogden Group
Deschutes National Forest
71%
Riverside (Deschutes National Forest, Or)
Deschutes National Forest
70%
South - Hosmer Lake (Or)
Deschutes National Forest
68%
Elk Lake
Deschutes National Forest
67%
Little Fawn
Deschutes National Forest
65%
Mallard Marsh
Deschutes National Forest
64%
Cultus Lake Boat In - West
Deschutes National Forest
63%
Bull Bend
Deschutes National Forest
63%
Big River
Deschutes National Forest
62%
Pringle Falls
Deschutes National Forest
50%
Cultus Lake Boat In - Big Cove
Deschutes National Forest
50%
Green Ridge Lookout
Deschutes National Forest
50%
Reservoir
Deschutes National Forest
Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Whispering Pines Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Cow Meadow
Deschutes National Forest
Graham Corral Horse
Deschutes National Forest
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Monty
Deschutes National Forest
North Davis Creek
Deschutes National Forest
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Cultus Corral Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Whitefish Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Sheep Bridge
Deschutes National Forest
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove
Deschutes National Forest

Wilderness Permits inside Deschutes National Forest

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