Parks around Prineville

Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman Dam are features of the Crooked River Project. Recreation at the 3,030-acre reservoir is located 15 miles south of Prineville. Available species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and crappie. Season open year-round. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release rates for rivers below ...

Located in central Oregon, lies the Ochoco National Forest. The forest is part of the old Blue Mountain Forest Reserve, which was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Reserve was divided into four smaller, more manageable units in 1908 - the Deschutes, Malheur, Whitman and Umatilla National Forests. In 1911 the Ochoco National Forest was established from parts of the Malheur an...

Ochoco Dam and reservoir are major features of the Crooked River Project. Ochoco Dam, a hydraulic-fill structure on Ochoco Creek east of Prineville, Oregon, was constructed immediately after World War I as part of the Veterans Farm Settlement program undertaken by the state of Oregon. The left abutment of the dam is an alluvial fan and the right abutment is a slide mass consisting of fine earth a...

The Mill Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 17,400 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1984 the Mill Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...in...

The Bridge Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 5,400 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1984 the Bridge Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of ".....

The Oregon Badlands Wilderness now contains a total of 29,301 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 2009 the Oregon Badlands Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude...

Located in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest extends for about 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres. Enjoy a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains that form the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and alpine forests, volcanic attractions, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, de...

The Haystack Reservoir area encompasses 271 acres of land and 233 acres of water surface, with 5 miles of shoreline. Available species include largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, kokanee, brown trout, and brown bullhead.Haystack Dam and reservoir are features of the Deschutes Project.

This byway offers some of the best up-close views of thundering waterfalls, ancient forests, rushing whitewater, and cool, placid lakes. The drive begins in the historic logging city of Estacada, immersing you in old growth forest. Continue and see snowcapped volcanic peaks and the breathtaking Wild and Scenic Clackamas River.

The Spring Basin Wilderness now contains a total of 6,382 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 2009 the Spring Basin Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an...

The Black Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 13,400 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1984 the Black Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "....

Colorful rock formations at John Day Fossil Beds preserve a world class record of plant and animal evolution, changing climate, and past ecosystems that span over 40 million years. Exhibits and a working lab at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center as well as scenic drives and hikes at all three units allow visitors to explore the prehistoric past of Oregon and see science in action.

The Mount Washington Wilderness now contains a total of 52,738 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1964 the Mount Washington Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an a...

The Mount Jefferson Wilderness now contains a total of 107,008 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1968 the Mount Jefferson Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an ag...

The Lower 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 to 2,600 feet in depth. The elevation drops from 1,393 feet at Pelton Reregulation Dam to 160 feet at its confluence with the Columbia River. The average gradient is 13 feet per mile and is relatively c...

This byway cuts a path through the mountains, lakes, and forests of central Oregon. Volcanism and glaciation formed more than 150 lakes for which the region is well known. See outstanding examples of lava flows, alpine lakes, and meadows. Cross paths taken by such historic figures as Kit Carson.

Recreation on this 4,940-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains. There are 24 miles of shoreline. One of the best rainbow trout lakes in the state. Fish exceed 10 pounds. Available species include rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, largemouth bass, and whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubi...

The Three Sisters Wilderness now contains a total of 286,708 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1964 the Three Sisters Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of...

BLM manages approximately 40 miles of this National Trail. The Siskiyou/Cascades segment of the Trail passes interesting attractions such as Pilot Rock, an ancient volcanic plug used as a landmark by pioneers, much like Devils Tower in Wyoming. The Trail passes Hobart Peak and Hobart Lake, and crosses through some old-growth forests.

The Lower White River Wilderness now contains a total of 2,870 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 2009 the Lower White River Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary ...

The Willamette National Forest offers a stunning choice of year round recreation for day-trippers and vacationers alike from hiking, camping, fishing or skiing in the Cascade Mountains to picnicking or rafting along one of our scenic rivers.Seven major volcanic peaks rise within the Forest's wilderness areas: Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Washington, the Three Sisters (North Sister, Midd...

Nestled along the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes National Forest is one of the most popular recreation forests in the Pacific Northwest.

The Macks Canyon archaeological site is a large, prehistoric village locale overlooking the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon. The site is characterized by shallow, circular, semi-subterranean house depressions, surface artifacts, and riverine shell deposits. Limited excavations conducted in the late 1960's indicate that the site was the location of a winter village occupied by Sahaptin-spea...

With the beauty of the McKenzie River and a good reputation for trout fishing and several boat launches, this scenic 1,280 acre lake offers many recreational opportunities. There are visitor viewpoints at both sides of the Cougar Dam that offer spectacular views of the valley downstream and the vistas upstream around the lake. Most of the recreation areas are located within the mountainous Willa...

The Middle Santiam Wilderness now contains a total of 7,500 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1984 the Middle Santiam Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of...