A beautiful park right here in downtown Bend. What seems so far away is within walking distance if…read moreyou are anywhere close to downtown Bend. Lots of space to throw a blanket and chill. You can put i. to float here as well.

Drake Park has a lovely walking trail as well as water access, restrooms, picnic tables and large…read moregrassy areas. There is alot of street parking (4 hour max). There were people floating on paddle boards, there could be some good fishing within as well as alot of crayfish. There are beautiful homes along the waterfront as well as some resturants and downtown access from the parkway.

We just stayed one night, right before the campgrounds closed for the year. The grounds were nicely…read moremaintained, and we enjoyed a very peaceful and quiet stay. Some sites are fairly tight, while others had some nice room. The trails here were very enjoyable. Serene surroundings around the river and through the trees. We saw lots of deer, birds, and other critters scrambling about. I'm sure it would've had a slightly different feel during peak season, but we very much enjoyed our night and day of off season.

August 26-29, 2025 - La Pine, OR…read more We've stayed at La Pine Campground a few times over the years, and each visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The campground is divided into three loops, each with its own character. The North Loop offers water and electric hookups, with sites that are more widely spaced than the others--something I really appreciate. That extra room makes it feel quieter and more private, and it's probably where we'll book our next stay. The Middle Loop has full hookups, while the South Loop is the busiest, featuring full hookups as well as some cabins. . There are many hiking/cycling trails (dog-friendly), and the Deschutes River runs through the campground. There is a short hike to a waterfall, and a large dog park. Unfortunately, we were a bit restricted in our outdoor activities because of the smoke from the two fires in the area. There was actually ash falling on one of the days. Also, there had been several sightings of a mountain lion in the area, so that added a bit of caution to our activities. Nevertheless, we will definitely come back.

The Deschutes National Forest is one of our favorite places on Earth and if you're unfamiliar with…read morethe many roads, trails and attractions, this is the place to start. Located conveniently off Cascade Lakes highway just a few miles outside of Bend.

Love this park. Good fishing for the kids, sand volleyball, pickleball. Great walking paths and I…read morelove the little patch of tall grass. Great spot to watch a sunset and let kids run around

This place is clutch. One of the best courses in Oregon. This is my favorite course I have…read moreplayed. This place has multiple things to offer. Per friendly, sports complex, hiking, disc golf. It is absolutely amazing.

Pretty little park on the side of the ever. Some nice views and a decent sized green space too. The…read moreplayground is for smaller kids in my opinion, as if they're over 7 it may be slightly bored. The park itself is nice with nice views and a lot of space.

Kids had a blast! Well kept and lots of people throughout the hour or two we were there. The grass…read morewas nice and green and the fact that is on the river front makes for an very relaxing surreal experience with the ss minnow and the awesome swings that can go higher than the tree tops if you ain't careful... I recommend it to anyone looking for a quick hit of child like running and yelling and jumping and ducking and just all around acting like a 4 year old high on pixie sticks and capriSun 100% Pure Juice!

Bend has a great many trails to walk and jog and this is one of the best. There are areas to launch…read morea personal non motorized watercraft and plenty of places to sit and watch the natural runs of the river. The Descutes river is so pretty. A great way to spend the day walking and enjoying the natural landscape.

The Deschutes River Trail runs a fair distance, including through the city of Bend. Lucky us - it's…read morea great resource virtually at our doorsteps. On Yelp, reviews for the trail are divided among the various 'reaches', or segments, located within and near the city. For a good overview of the whole trail system, see Chris C's review here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/deschutes-river-trail-system-bend Running from Pioneer Park/First Street rapids to Sawyer Park, the River Run reach is a fine urban trail popular among locals who live along and near its path (which includes me). We obviously can walk to the trail from home but there are parking areas at both ends, although quite limited. At Sawyer Park, you'll find a moderately-sized lot but that park is very popular (with good reason) and likely to have a full lot. At the south end, you'll find space set aside for three or four cars only. After that, it's street parking, which is plentiful. The trail runs right along a fairly placid yet still scenic section of the Deschutes, crossing Mt Washington Drive near the middle. There you will need to walk along the sidewalk a bit before proceeding. It also runs past the River's Edge Golf Course, and here's where I take issue with whatever urban planning went into this section of the trail. The third hole of the golf course is literally divided by the trail. The tee boxes are on one side, the fairway and green on the other. Golfers must hit their tee shots across the trail. For non-golfers, the tee box is where the initial shot of a hole is played, typically with a club meant to deliver the ball a good distance. But golfers are not all PGA pros - sometimes their shots go wild. I know mine do. Here, however, if you shank your tee shot to the left, you may well send your ball on a path directly along the trail. You may well hit someone on the trail. Needless to say, getting hit by a golf ball driven with great force off a tee is not pleasant and can be quite dangerous. Because the trail runs close to the tee box, there is little time to warn trail-goers of an errant missile coming their way. It may not even be a good idea to issue a warning. Yelling 'FORE', for example, may only cause unwary people to look towards the call, thus exposing their faces to the ball. Not everyone knows to cover up and hunker down when they hear that warning. The trail has signs advising people on the trail of the possibility for flying golf balls, but they are inadequate. The tee box is a bit hidden anyway and what are people supposed to do? Run as fast as they can through this section? Hold up shields? The signs are a joke, although better than none, I guess. I've played River's Edge Golf Course. The first time, I was horrified when I arrived at the third tee box. Seriously? You expect me to drive a golf ball over the heads of people on the trail? As it happens, Old Man Winter was still with us and there was no one on the trail, so I went ahead and hit the shot. The second time, too. However, on my third visit to the course, it was a pleasant day and there were people on the trail, including a group of one adult, two kids and a dog. I waited on the tee box for them to walk out of sight and with great trepidation, hit my shot. It went screaming to the left, directly up the trail towards them. I was horrified. It could possibly have hit someone and if I hadn't waited, I'd say there was a very good chance it would have. Plus, the golfer has no way of knowing if a runner or biker is coming down the trail towards them. You hit the shot and then there they are, exposed. It's unsafe and the golf course should be redesigned to make the third hole a par 3 or short 4 with the tee box on the same side of the trail as the fairway and the green. For myself, when I play River's Edge I've vowed not to take that tee shot. I'll just drop my ball at the beginning of the fairway and start from there. Other than that, this section of the Deschutes River Trail is awesome! Very scenic; very relaxing. And being a golfer, I know to listen for the sound of a club striking a ball and look the other way. You should do the same if you come here.

Tumalo Falls was an amazing adventure and one of the highlights of our trip. We chose the loop…read moretrail so we could see all of the waterfalls, and it was absolutely worth it. One of the most exciting parts was crossing the river several times. In some places there were bridges, and at one point we had to carefully balance across a log, which made the hike even more fun and memorable. We visited in April, and there was still a little snow on the trail. The weather was beautiful, but I would recommend bringing traction spikes if conditions are slippery and hiking poles for extra stability. The waterfalls were spectacular, and the scenery along the trail was breathtaking. It was a perfect mix of adventure and natural beauty. I'm sure I'll return one day with my kids to experience it all again.

It's been awhile since my last stay here. We love the yurts here. Easy access, they have heat, a…read morecouple of tables and beds, and it's comfortable. The fire pits are nice to but they cemented the bottom of them. They need to have more holes for air flow. Still I'm grateful to have those. Love the river trail as well. So beautiful! It's been awhile since we've been here. No snow this time but that's ok. Still peaceful and beautiful and not far at all from Bend.

This is one of the best parks for a photographer looking for a unique photo of Bend. This park…read morestarts at the base of Overturf Butte. It overlooks pilot and Awbrey Butte as you walk your way up the trail. The park at the bottom has a playground and some picnic tables like any other parks you may find in Bend. From here you can find several trails, one you can walk with your dog off leash. The other you can walk away from unleashed dogs. This trail heads up to the Cascade Highlands Trails. From here you can find some large water tanks and then the trailheads up the Overturf Park lookout. The top has a view of the old mill district and both Pilot and Awbrey Butte. There is an old fire lookout that has some interpretive signage. Over by the Cascade Highlands Trail you can find a massive off-leash area for dogs. Overall this is one of the most scenic and little know parks in Bend and definitely worth visiting on a busy day when the other parks are overcrowded.