Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Provides parking and camping for access to the:
This staging area is centrally located and the most easily accessed via pavement. It is a popular site for large groups to gather and accomodates large RVs and trailers. There are picnic tables and fire rings scattered throughout the trees, a kiosk with trail maps and visitor information, and a vault toilet within the staging area. No garbage service, Please PACK IT OUT.
From Bend, travel 21.2 miles east on Hwy 20, then 5.8 miles south on County Road 23, then 4 miles southwest on Road 25, to the staging area entrance on road 2500-800.
43.78012, -120.99655 · 43°46'48.4"N 120°59'47.6"W
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 71 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 60 | 46 | 37 |
| Low °F | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 38 | 45 | 43 | 36 | 28 | 21 | 17 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 19.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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