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.

I am DONE staying quiet about this. Oregon residents, read every word of this…read more Let's start with the Oregon State Lottery. Not just scratch tickets -- we're talking about over 10,000 video lottery terminals running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in bars, restaurants, truck stops, and corner stores from Portland to Medford to Pendleton. Machines that never sleep. Machines that pull HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS out of Oregon communities every single year. One of the big promised beneficiaries of all that money? Oregon State Parks. HUNDREDS. OF. MILLIONS. OF. DOLLARS. Every year. So now I want you to listen very carefully to what Oregon State Parks does with all of that money -- and then I want you to tell me this makes sense. They charge you $50, $60, sometimes more -- just to pitch a tent on a patch of dirt and gravel. For a campsite. A flat piece of ground with a fire ring and maybe a picnic table. That's it. That is what they are charging your family a premium price to use -- land that the lottery was supposed to already be funding on your behalf. But wait. It gets worse. Who actually runs those campgrounds day to day? Who checks you in, keeps things clean, handles problems, and maintains order so your family has a decent experience? In many Oregon state parks, that's the PARK HOST. And you know what the park host gets paid? Nothing. Zero dollars. Not a dime. They volunteer their time and labor in exchange for a campsite to park their RV. Oregon State Parks is getting free labor -- DONATED labor from retirees and volunteers who love the outdoors -- and they are STILL charging you through the roof and STILL claiming they need more money. And then there are the rangers. Now I want to be fair -- but let's be honest about what a lot of ranger activity at campgrounds actually looks like. They drive around and check that you paid. They verify your tag. They make sure your receipt is displayed. That's the job. Fee enforcement. At wages that aren't exactly making anyone rich. So let me get this straight: -- The lottery generates hundreds of millions of dollars, with parks as a named beneficiary -- Volunteer hosts donate their labor for FREE -- Rangers are not highly paid -- Operating costs are therefore not enormous AND YET the fees are sky high, they keep climbing, and nobody in state government can give Oregon families a straight answer about where the money is actually going? I'm not just frustrated. I am demanding answers. Where is the lottery money going? Show us the budget line by line. Show us how much came in from the lottery last year and exactly where every dollar was spent. Because right now it looks like Oregon families are being squeezed from both ends -- losing money at lottery terminals across the state AND then getting charged again just to stand on public land for a weekend. This is public land. It belongs to you. You already paid for it. You are being charged to use what is already yours -- while the state collects a river of gambling revenue that was supposed to make this more affordable, not less. Enough. Share this post. Contact Oregon Parks and Recreation at oregon.gov/oprd. Call your state legislators. Demand a full public audit of every lottery dollar that was supposed to go to parks. Oregon families deserve to know where their money went. And they deserve to use their own land without being gouged for it. SHARE THIS. People need to know.

The staff here is impressive and very welcoming. The bartenders were very nice and down to earth…read more The Supper Club is exquisite! My daughter had a memorable 2 summers at the camp that is offered for children. There is a nice space for children to play poolside with a sand box area. Our Golf lessons were very productive. My husband improved greatly and is obsessed with golf now...before I know it I will be a golf widow...*chuckle* It is secluded and 20 minutes away from town perfect for retreating. The amenities are for club members only and family of. If you can afford it the place is looking to have tons of potential. They have two 18 hole courses the Nicklaus and Fazio ready to challenge any player at any level:)

The grounds are BEAUTIFUL! The landscaping is seasonal and true to the Pacific Northwest, with…read moreJuniper trees, brittlebush, and prickly poppies lining every course and walkway. The staff is polite, attentive, and proactive, and with a hot tub and two kid-friendly pools just a few meters from the green, there is sure to be something to occupy every member of the family.

Cultus lake was good and fun and very cool and fun to do stuff at while it was us super cool funread more

This is one of my favorite campgrounds in the Cascade Lakes area. It is pretty far from Bend, but…read moreworth it if you have the time. The campground itself is pretty similar to what you might find at the other Hoodoo ran campgrounds, though it always feels a bit cleaner than the rest. The sites come with running water, shared bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and a parking space. You will want to bring plenty of cash for the fees and if you bring more than one vehicle you will need to pay extra. This campground is right next to the lake and has an awesome trail that runs around the perimeter of the lake. There is a boat ramp at the end of the lake and if you just have paddle boards and kayaks you can just launch them right by your campsite. In addition to the boat ramp, there is a very nice shallow swim area. This has a gradual slope that allows the sun to warm the water up pretty fast. Overall I would say that this campground is slightly nicer than the other campgrounds in the Cascades, but the location is what really pull it up to five stars. When I have the time and money, this is my preferred campground.

Beautiful place Lovely hike…read morePlenty of parking Quick wrkout Scenic Popular Would recommend Go enjoy! :)

The views from the top are unmatched! You can see the entire valley, and luckily on this clear day…read moreall of the mountains too!! We did the dirt trail and though there were parts that were steep, it was fairly easy to navigate in just our regular sneakers & jeans. There were lots of people trail running, many walking the paved path, it was such a fun way to get a look at the city.

What a well maintained and clean park! We were in Bend for five days and stayed at Sun Outdoors…read more The sites are long and paved with pavers. Hook ups as well as a trash can/recycling bin. Valet trash service. A storage shed for your toys- The clubhouse is well appointed: pool table/popcorn/TV/fire pits/corn hole/hot tub/sauna The desk is staffed until 10pm There is a small sundrys store and ice is available for purchase. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We appreciated the policy of kids under 14 needing to be accompanied by an adult in the clubhouse areas We were in site #432e. The site is situated in the end near a fence. Across from the fence is a pretty busy road. The site itself is wide. Tricky getting. If the site next to you is occupied. We backed into the spot next to us to turn around then backed into our spot. Otherwise you would be backing down the whole way. No wood fires allowed $$$

We enjoyed our stay here June 18-22. Staff was friendly and efficient…read more This large RV park has well spaced, level spots, the RV's go on pavers, trucks park on asphalt next to pavers. 20/30/50 amp svc, water, discharge etc all there. They come round and pickup garbage and recycle daily (yes you get two separate bins) Pros: Sauna (yes, sauna), showers included (no tokens required!). Clean bathrooms. Free coffee, popcorn in afternoon, lounge, firepits, BBQ, pickleball, board games. Cons: Extremely high prices ($600+ for 5 nights), super annoying 'resort fee' nuisance fee tacked on ($15/night), $10/night for xtra car. And then we get charged Bends 'Hotel Tax' on top of it all. The 'free internet' is next to useless, HS internet is vendored by a THIRD PARTY and charges high daily fees for usage, with no local support.

Stayed as we were driving on a road trip down to Southern California. Spots were paved and easy to…read moreback up into. The grass area next to each spot was great for the dog. I liked that the park is separated into long and short term and had no issues. Great location as well.

Rats!!! Park claims they don't have a rodent problem…read more I have pack rats everywhere I didn't bring them with me. Dirt everywhere a guy came buy and apologized for the grass being dead because the sprinkler system was broken when he saw me racking the dirt. By the looks of things it hasn't worked in years, come on now at least you could have some garden hoses with sprinklers. What a pit, the worst ever and I have been in and I have been in horrible place's. Bad attitude they could care less, since they are the only place in town.

Love Elk Lake in both the summer and winter. In the summer it's an easy drive. They have beer and…read morepizza. Nice spot to paddle board. In the winter it's a good spot to snowmobile to. They did just have new ownership and have redone the whole restaurant. It's a little fancier now, still very good. Excellent customer service. Cool spot to get out of the cold, couple of fireplaces. They just opened for the winter. The have some great cocktails and food.

We go here for summer lake activities. Very affordable and staff are nice and welcoming. Food and…read moredrinks are also good.