Winding through the rugged central Oregon landscape, the Deschutes River is a breathtakingly beautiful river and a phenomenal place to visit. Renowned for its fly fishing and white water rafting opportunities, this lovely river is a great place to have an unforgettable outdoor adventure, or just to relax and take in its mesmerizing beauty.
The Deschutes River is a stunning 252-mile river that weaves through the dramatic terrain of central Oregon.
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The river begins in the Cascade Mountains at the beautiful Little Lava Lake. It winds through the mountainous landscape and into the city of Bend, before continuing north through a stunning river gorge and eventually flowing into the Columbia River.
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Along the shoreline are countless great places for camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and more.
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It’s also one of the best places in the country for fly fishing.
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In the warmer months, one popular activity (especially in the Bend area) is floating along the river in inner tubes.
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Sometimes, the river is still as a mirror…
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In other spots, it’s wild with rapids – which makes it a phenomenal place for white water rafting.
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The Deschutes River is absolutely stunning, and it’s a great place to visit any time of year.
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Find out about more of Oregon’s beautiful rivers here.
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