Deschutes National Forest
The Deschutes National Forest is located just north of Crater Lake National Park along the Cascade Mountains. The area is a popular recreational spot with lakes, mountains, and numerous volcanic attractions.
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Deschutes National Forest
1645 Highway 20 East
Bend, OR 97701
United States
1645 Highway 20 East
Bend, OR 97701
United States
Phone 1 (541) 383-5300
Fax 1 (541) 383-5531
Related Attractions
Lava Butte
The Lava Butte is a cinder cone formed by volcanic eruptions which rises 500 feet above the visitor center in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors can drive to the top where there is a lookout and a hiking trail around the rim.
Lava Cast Forest Geological Area
The Lava Cast Forest Geological Area was formerly a pine forest which was covered by lava thousands of years ago. The area is meant to protect the many lava trees. There is a hiking trail through the lava field.
Lava River Cave
The Lava River Cave is a over a mile long making it one of the longest lava tubes in Oregon.
Newberry National Historic Monument (Newberry Crater)
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is located south of Bend. The Newberry caldera covers a 500 square mile area. Visitors can drive through the caldera.
