Pretty Deschutes River viewpoint just minutes from Redmond — picnic tables, easy access, almost always uncrowded.
A small but pretty waterfall on the Deschutes River with picnic tables and a short interpretive walk. The bridge over the river is photogenic at golden hour. Almost always uncrowded.
Google's editorial: This natural area on the Deschutes River offers activities such as swimming, fishing & picnicking.
Crooked River Ranch RV Park puts you within a short drive of Smith Rock, Bend, Sisters, and the Deschutes — all 59 things on our list.