12 Stunning Deschutes National Forest Recreation Areas

Directions From Maupin, Oregon: On the east side of the Deschutes River drive either direction on the Deschutes River Access road. Phone 541-416-6700 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, WATER ACTIVITIES Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Oregon Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Oregon Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Oregon Recreation Areas Lower Deschutes River Flickr Album Sherar’s Falls Scenic Bikeway Lower Deschutes Boater Pass Information Learn more about the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway Spanning 32 miles along the east bank of the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, this back country byway offers close-up views of rapids and steep canyon country. Twelve paved miles originate from the hamlet of Maupin and connect to state

Directions From Maupin, OR: Head southwest on US-197 N/Deschutes Ave toward 6th St continuing to follow US-197 N for 2.7 miles. Turn left onto OR-216 W for 4.8 miles, then take a slight right onto Kelly Cutoff for another 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Old Wapinitia Rd for 0.3 miles, then turn right onto Claymier Ln; proceed for another 1.9 miles. Continue onto Victor Road for 1.8 miles, then turn right onto White River Crossing Rd. River access and a primitive campsite will be on the right after 1.8 miles. Phone 541-416-6700 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Oregon Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Oregon Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Oregon Recreation Areas Leave-No-Trace Principles White Wild and Scenic River at rivers.gov White River Falls State Park Overview: Originating

Directions The Deschutes River runs north through Central Oregon and meets the Columbia River east of The Dalles. The river can be accessed via U.S. 97, U.S. 197, and U.S. 26. Phone 541-416-6700 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, CLIMBING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FISH HATCHERY, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Oregon Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Oregon Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Oregon Recreation Areas Getting a Deschutes River Boater Pass Lower Deschutes River Maps, Mile Markers, GPS Coordinates, and more Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River at rivers.gov Leave-No-Trace Principles The Deschutes River was designated an Oregon Scenic Waterway in 1970 and a Federal Wild and Scenic River in 1988. The river runs through a deep rimrock-lined canyon that ranges from 900 feet

Directions Steelhead Falls Trail: From Terrebonne, turn west on Lower Bridge Road and proceed 2.2 miles to NW 43rd St. Turn right and drive 1.8 miles to NW Chinook Drive. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto SW Badger Road and go 1.8 miles to SW Quail Drive and proceed another 1.2 miles. Turn left onto SW River Road and drive 1.0 mile to the trailhead. Scout Camp Trail: From Terrebonne, turn west on Lower Bridge Road and proceed 2.2 miles to NW 43rd St. Turn right and drive 1.8 miles to NW Chinook Drive. Drive 2.4 miles and turn left onto Mustang Rd and proceed another 0.2 miles. Turn right to stay on Mustang Rd and go another 0.5 miles. Turn right to stay on Mustang Rd for another 0.4 miles and turn right onto SW Shad Rd. Drive 1.4 miles to SW Peninsula Drive and turn right;

Directions North Fork: From Prineville, Oregon, drive southeast for 35 miles on the Post-Paulina Highway (OR 380). Turn left on Teaters Road and proceed 1.4 miles to an unnamed gravel road on the left. Drive approximately 6.2 miles to the seasonal gate at Telephone Springs. From here, you can park and hike or take one of the rough spur ways towards the river. Chimney Rock Segment: From Prineville, Oregon, drive 12 miles south on the Crooked River Highway (OR 27). The wild and scenic segment begins here and continues south 7.3 miles to Bowman Dam. Lower Crooked River: From Terrebonne, Oregon, drive 0.5 miles north on The Dalles-California Highway (US97). Turn left onto NW Lower Bridge Way/Lower Bridge Market Rd for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto NW 43rd St and drive 1.8 miles. Turn left onto NW Chinook Drive and proceed for 5.1 miles. Then NW Chinook Dr turns slightly