Can you reserve a site at Aspen Day Use Area?

No. Aspen Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Aspen Day Use Area

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deschutes River Segment B (Designated - Scenic) · Open Access

3,999 ft
Elevation

This site accesses the Deschutes River as well access to the Deschutes River Trail. There is a boat launch at this day use area, picnic tables and a restroom.

Motors are prohibited on the Deschutes River from Aspen boat ramp to the north end of Lava Island. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15-September 15.

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

Getting there

From Bend, OR: Travel 7 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway 46), then approximately 2 miles south on Forest Road 41 and follow the signs to the Aspen Day Use area.

43.97471, -121.40687 · 43°58'29.0"N 121°24'24.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	43	50	57	65	72	84	83	76	62	46	38
Low °F	20	21	24	25	33	37	41	40	34	28	24	19
Precip in	2.9	1.9	1.5	1.2	1.7	1.1	0.5	0.6	0.8	1.4	2.4	3.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Aspen Day Use Area

Can you reserve a site at Aspen Day Use Area?: No. Aspen Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Aspen Day Use Area

Central Cascades Wilderness Permit - Day Use 10.7 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Big River 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Three Creeks Lake Campground 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Driftwood Campground - Deschutes 14.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cascade Lakes Welcome Station 1.7 mi · Facility
Deschutes NF-Bend/Sunriver/La Pine Area 5.1 mi · Facility
Skyliners Sno-Park/Trailhead 6.7 mi · Facility
Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site 12.3 mi · Facility
Crater Creek Ditch 14.1 mi · Facility
Todd Lake Day Use Area/Trailhead 14.1 mi · Facility
Huntington Wagon Road 14.4 mi · Facility
Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp 14.4 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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