Dispersed camping & trip planning
Deschutes National Forest
21campsites
Forestterrain
2,922 sq miarea
High desert ponderosa pine forest east of the Cascade crest, with volcanic peaks, alpine lakes, and extensive trail networks. Terrain ranges from sagebrush flats to subalpine ridges.
Highlights
- Mount Bachelor9,068 ft volcanic peak with views across central Oregon
- Crater Lake National Park boundarySouthern portion of forest borders the caldera rim
- Sparks LakeScenic alpine lake reflecting Mount Bachelor, 5.5 miles from trailhead
- Newberry National Volcanic MonumentCinder cones, lava flows, and Newberry Crater in the south
- Deschutes RiverMajor river corridor with canyon sections and camping access
What's out here
- Camping21dispersed & established campsites
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