| Bird Watching |
| | Cold Springs Campground | | The campground provides 23 campsites and has a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of these campsites are developed with drinking water. Visitors who come to this area find that it is a great place for bird watching. The red tail hawks, golden eagles, and some waterfowl make this a temporary home. | |
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| | Contorta Point Campground | | Wildlife includes bald eagles. The campground is busy during the weekends and holidays. Guests may gather firewood locally. Multi-use trails offer recreation on the area. There is no drinking water. The campground provides 15 campsites and has a maximum spur length of 60 feet. All of the campsites are primitive. | |
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| | 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. | |
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| | 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. | |
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| | Deschutes National Forest | | The Deschutes National Forest encompasses more than 1.6 million acres extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The forest is a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains and alpine forests, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. The Forest attracts more than 8 million people every year who come to camp, fish, hike, hunt, ski, and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. | |
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| | Newberry Group Campground | | Campground may be frequented by bears. Guests are urged to put all food in a tight container. The campground provides 3 campsites and has a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Visitors are able to participate in recreation such as fishing, hiking, swimming, bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing, and are provided with access to Paulina Lakeshore Trail. | |
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| | Ogden Group Campground | | There are 3 sites provided and a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Guests are welcome to horseback ride, hike and mountain bike uphill on nearby Peter Skene Ogden Trail that runs along the Creek. Bird watching is also very popular. Paulina Creek runs adjacent to the campground. | |
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| | Princess Creek Campground | | Lakeshore trails are on site. A Boat ramp is provided as well. There are 46 campsites and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites are developed. There is good fishing in adjacent Odell Lake. Supplies are available 7 miles away at Crescent Lake Junction. | |
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| Mammals |
| | Big River Campground | | Wildlife in this area includes mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, deer, and elk. There are 11 campsites and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites here are primitive. Supplies are available at Thousand Trails, 5 miles east of Sun River, 10 miles. | |
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| | Cow Meadow Campground | | The campground provides 21 campsites and has a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are developed. The campground is located on the shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir. There is a boat launch for smaller boats at the campground. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. | |
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| | Cultus Corral Campground | | This campground offers horse stalls and access to hiking and horse trails. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. There are 11 campsites provided and the campground has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. | |
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| | Cultus Lake Campground | | The campground may be busy during the weekends and holidays. Supplies are available at Bend. There 55 campsites provided and there is a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. It is located on the shore of Cultus Lake. This campground offers a boat ramp, fishing, hiking and wind surfing opportunities. | |
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| | Cultus North Shore Campground | | The campground may be busy during weekends and holidays. Supplies are available at Bend. The campground provides 14 campsites. All of the campsites are primitive. The campsites are accessible only by boating or hiking in. It is located on the shore of Cultus Lake. | |
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| | Deschutes Bridge Campground | | There are hiking trails in the nearby Three Sisters Wilderness. The campground provides 12 campsites and has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Campers may gather firewood. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. | |
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| | Gorge Campground | | The campground is busy during the weekends and holidays. Supplies are available at Camp Sherman. The campsite sits at an elevation of 2900 feet. There are 18 campsites and the campground allows a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campgrounds are developed. | |
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| | Indian Ford Campground | | A hiking trail runs along the campground and leads to area lakes and surrounding campgrounds. Indian Ford is set at an elevation of 3250 feet. There are 25 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 50 feet is enforced. All of the camp areas are developed. Excellent fly-fishing opportunities are available in the area but please check fishing regulations. | |
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| | 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. | |
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| | Point Campground | | Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. It sits at an elevation of 4900 feet. There are 9 campsites and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Fishing, swimming, hiking, and sailing are popular activities. | |
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| | 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. | |
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| | West Cultus Campground | | Black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk are in area. West Cultus may be very busy during weekends and holidays. There are 12 campsites provided. All of the campsites are primitive. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In National Forests |
| | Deschutes National Forest | | The Deschutes National Forest encompasses more than 1.6 million acres extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The forest is a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains and alpine forests, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. The Forest attracts more than 8 million people every year who come to camp, fish, hike, hunt, ski, and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In National Recreation Areas |
| | Fort Rock State Natural Area | | This area is a collection of rocks in a circular shape rising above the desert flatlands of Oregon. Sandals, dating back 9,000 years were found in the caves of the rocks in Fort Rock. Recreation opportunities such as wildlife viewing and hiking are available at this area. No facilities are provided. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In State Parks |
| | LaPine State Park | | This park is located in a sub-alpine forest. Camping next to a river that is full of trout is a prime recreational activity. Eagles and red tail hawks can be viewed from the park. This area is important to the enjoyment of the Deschutes River because the arguably most popular section of the river to float is the eight miles from Pringle Falls to LaPine State Park. Hiking trails provide guests with adventurous recreation as well. | |
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