Lakes & Reservoirs in Bend, Oregon
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Bend, Oregon
Includes Sunriver, Deschutes, Redmond, Tumalo and Sisters
Lakes & Reservoirs

Crane Prairie Campground
This campground provides 140 campsites and has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed, and have drinking water. The area is also available for day use if visitors do not wish to stay the night. It is located on the shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir.
RV campingTent campingFishingDay use areaBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingParkingToiletsFees are chargedPotable drinking waterBoat launchHandicapped Access

Crane Prairie Reservoir
This reservoir is in a wooded area and has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Kokanee Salmon, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie in it.
FishingRV campingTent campingWildlife viewingDay use areaHorses are allowedBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedBoat launchToilets

Crane Prairie Reservoir
There are 24 miles of shoreline. Visitors have named the reservoir one of the best rainbow trout lakes in the state. Available species include rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, largemouth bass, and whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October. This reservoir is heavily used by migrating waterfowl. Water skiing, jet skiing, and swimming are popular recreational activities as well.
BirdwatchingFishingRV campingTent campingWildlife viewingDay use areaHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedBoat launch

Crescent Lake
The lake is a large natural body of water formed in a glacial deposit high on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range. This 4,000-acre lake offers angling opportunities for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October.
FishingBirdwatchingRV campingTent campingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Crescent Lake Campground
Abundant wildlife includes bald eagles. The campground is busy holidays. Firewood is available on site. Hiking and horse trails lead to Diamond Peak Wilderness. A boat ramp is available. The campground provides 47 campsites and has a maximum spur of 50 feet.
BirdwatchingRV campingTent campingHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingArea hostToiletsBoat launchPicnic tableParkingFees are chargedPotable drinking waterHandicapped Access

Cultus Lake
This lake is in a wooded area and has Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Mountain Whitefish.
FishingRV campingTent campingHorses are allowedWildlife viewingHiking is allowedBirdwatchingMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedBoat launchToilets

Davis Lake
This lake is in a wooded area, and has Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass in it.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent campingBoat launchToilets

Devils Lake
This lake is in a wooded area, and has Rainbow and Brook Trout in it. Boats with motors are not allowed.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingTent camping

Devils Lake Campground
There horse route through Katsuk Pond Trail to Quinn Meadow Horse Camp. The campground sits at 5450 feet. There are 9 campsites provided. All of these campsites are developed. Fishing from Devils Lake Trail, hiking, canoeing, horse/hiker access point to Three Sisters Wilderness via Elk-Devils Trail or Wickiup Plains Trail are popular activities
Tent campingFishingHiking is allowedBirdwatchingMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

East Lake
This lake is in a wooded area and has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Kokanee Salmon in it.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

East Lake Campground
Please be Bear Safe and be aware of and follow all food storage regulations. The campground provides 29 campsites and has a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are fool-hookup. Boat fishing is good on East Lake and Paulina Lake for trout and kokanee.
RV campingTent campingFishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Elk Lake
This lake is in a wooded area, and has Kokanee Salmon and Brook Trout in it.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Hosmer Lake
This lake is in a wooded area, and has Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout in it.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Jasper Point (Prineville Reservoir)
Mountain waters flow out of the Ochoco Mountain Range, joining together to form the Crooked River. This river, confined by its canyon and the Bowman Dam, forms Prineville Reservoir. Bass, catfish, and crappie are more suited towards warmer water temperatures; May through October. The upper reaches of the reservoir above Jasper Point and the Bear Creek tributary downstream from Prineville Reservoir State Park are known to produce fine fish.
Fishing

Lava Lake
This lake is in a wooded area and has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Tui Chub.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Link Creek Campground
Deer, birds and squirrels are common to the area. Campers may gather firewood. Link Creek Campground is set at an elevation of 3450 feet. There are 33 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites provided are developed.
RV campingTent campingFishingDay use areaBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Little Cultus Lake
This lake is in a wooded area, and has Rainbow and Brook Trout in it.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Little Lava Lake
This lake is in a wooded area and is the source of the Deschutes River. Fish in the lake include Tui Chub, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

North Davis Creek Campground
Campers may gather firewood locally. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. North Davis Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 4350 feet. There 17 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are developed.
RV campingTent campingFishingWildlife viewingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowed

North Twin Lake
This lake is in a wooded area and has Rainbow Trout in it.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Odell Creek Campground
The wind makes the lake a prime candidate for sailing and windsurfing in addition to its main attraction as a great lake to fish. The campground provides 21 campsites and has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Horse and hiking trails lead to Diamond Peak Wilderness.
RV campingTent campingFishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Paulina Lake
This lake is in a wooded area and has Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tui Chub, and Blue Chub in it.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Paulina Lake Campground
Horse, bike and hike trails are nearby. Paulina Lake Campground is frequented by deer and bears. There are 69 campsites and a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campgrounds are developed. The campground is located among pine and fir on Paulina Lake where trout and kokanee may be fished.
RV campingTent campingFishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Perry South Campground
Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. Perry South is busy during the weekends and holidays. Drinking water is not available. The campground has 63 campsites and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites are primitive.
RV campingTent campingFishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Quinn River Campground
Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. Quinn River Campground may be busy during the weekends and holidays. Hiking trails surround the area. There are 41campsites and a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed.
RV campingTent campingFishingHiking is allowedWildlife viewingBirdwatchingMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowed

South Campground
Campers may gather firewood locally. Summer days are hot. This campground may be frequented by black bears. There are 23 campsites and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campgrounds are primitive.
RV campingTent campingFishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Sparks Lake
This lake is in a wooded area, and has Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout in it. Sparks Lake covers 400 acres and has a maximum depth of 10 feet. Fascinating lava formations surround the lake. At several points along the shore, the lake's water disappears into the edges of the lava, producing exotic noises as the water drains out. Sparks Lake is open to fly angling only.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Suttle Lake
This lake is in a wooded area and has Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Mountain Whitefish.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent campingDay use area

Three Creek Lake
This lake is in a wooded area, and has Rainbow and Brook Trout in it. Motorized boats are prohibited on the lake.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Todd Lake
Todd Lake was formerly called Lost Lake due to the difficulty in finding it. Citizens of Bend asked to have the name changed because of confusion with other Lost Lakes. Stocked brook trout are the only game here, but the angling can be invigorating.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Wickiup Butte Campground
Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. The campground sits at an elevation of 4350 feet. There are 8 campsites provided and the campground has a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campgrounds here are primitive.
RV campingTent campingFishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Wickiup Reservoir
Wickiup Reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. Wickiup has a reputation for good numbers of brown trout, kokanee and coho salmon and decent populations of rainbow trout, brook trout, whitefish, and the unwanted chub.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Wickiup Reservoir
Recreation on this 11,200-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains about 40 miles southwest of Bend. Fish species include kokanee, coho salmon, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, and trophy-size brown trout. Fishing season runs from late April through October. The reservoir hosts the largest inland concentration of migrant Common Loon in the state. Reports in some years have exceeded 400 birds. There are five boat ramps on the reservoir, three of them located on the lower Deschutes arm of the reservoir.
FishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent camping

Wyeth Campground
The most common catch is stocked rainbow trout. Guests may also canoe in the reservoir. There is no drinking water provided at Wyeth Campground. There are 3 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are primitive.
RV campingTent campingFishingBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing
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