Deschutes County
Top Adventures in Deschutes County
Explore the Lava River Cave
5.0
Located just 12 miles South of Bend and 5 miles Northeast of Sunriver in the Deschutes National Forest, the Lava River Cave is a unique experience the whole family can enjoy. To get there from Bend, drive South on Highway 97 for about 10 miles unt...
Explore Arnold Ice Caves
4.0
0.8 mi
/ 40 ft gain
...Deep in the central Oregon Forest is a cave that is surrounded by Juniper Trees, Ponderosa Pines and the landscape of a secret volcanic underground world! This short hike is located roughly 12 miles East of Bend, and makes for an epic adventure...
Mountain Bike Lava Lands Blackrock Trail to Benham Falls
Blackrock Trail starts at the Lava Lands Visitor Center, which is about a 5-mile drive south of Bend on Highway 97. You can park at the Lava Lands Visitor Center and then take the trail marked Sun-Lava Trail. This will take you to Blackrock Trail,...
Hike to Paulina Lake Hot Springs
5.0
2.4 mi
Starting at Little Crater Campground, head north toward the hot springs (43.730, -121.247). If you're really looking to stretch your legs, you can extend the out-and-back hike to a full loop around the lake just shy of 8 miles. The water in the sp...
Hike Bessie Butte
4.4
1.5 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Just a mere 15 minutes outside of Bend, Oregon the Bessie Butte Trail is a wonderfully scenic hike to overlook Bend on one side and the Deschutes National Forest on the other. The butte provides an excellent view of the surrounding mountains of wh...
Camp and Fish on East Lake
East Lake is located in a very scenic part of Central Oregon about 30 miles East of the town of La Pine. At 6,400 feet in elevation, the lake is fed by snowmelt and underground springs. East Lake is know for it's trophy Brown Trout, Kokanee, Rainb...
Relax at East Lake Hot Springs
0.6 mi
This 100-120 degree pool is located along the south shore of the lake, with great views of the water. It's not likely to be crowded, although it does have a strong sulfur smell.
Hike up Paulina Peak
6 mi
/ 1800 ft gain
Distance: 6 miles, out-and-back (Can also be done as a 12 mile loop via Crater Rim Trail).
Starting at Paulina Lake, just past the Visitor Center lies a marked trailhead for Paulina Peak. The trail starts close to the road and winds through the f...
Deschutes County camping, hotels, and more
La Pine, Oregon
Cinder Hill Campground
Overview
Cinder Hill Campground sits at the edge of beautiful East Lake in the caldera of Newberry Volcano. The area is part of the Newbe...
Little Crater Campground
Little Crater Campground
Overview
Situated on the edge of the beautiful Paulina Lake, Little Crater Campground is conveniently located within Newberry National Mo...
La Pine, Oregon
East Lake Campground
Overview
East Lake Campground sits at the edge of beautiful East Lake in the caldera of Newberry Volcano. Most sites in this campground a...
La Pine, Oregon
Paulina Lake Campground
Overview
Paulina Lake Campground is located 6,350 ft. above sea level in the caldera of Newberry Volcano, on the edge of the beautiful Pa...
Sunriver, Oregon
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La Pine, Oregon
Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Overview
Chief Paulina Horse Camp is the only horse campground located in Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Deschutes National Fores...