DESCHUTES STATE PARK

Trail riding is permitted March through June. Reservations are required. Up to 10 horses are permitted on the trail per day, and to make your reservation, call 1-800-452-5687. There is a $6 nonrefundable reservation fee per phone call for this service; for example, if you use one call to make a reservation for a party of 4 horses, the reservation fee is still just $6. You can reserve one date per call.

A mountain bike trail begins at the park entrance and follows the Deschutes River for 17 miles. Trailhead parking is located right at the entrance. The trail, itself, is an old railroad bed; so it is very wide. The surface is dirt with some compacted gravel areas, and is not suited to street bicycles. Horses also travel on it from March 1 to June 30.

Spring comes early in the Deschutes canyon, painting the walls of the canyon green for a few months each year, before heat begins to build in June, turning the vegetation a golden shade of brown. The canyon is sheltered and warmer than you might think; the first wildflowers break from winter's grip in late February. What a great escape from the rainy weather!

The Atiyeh Deschutes River Trail at river level is a favorite jaunt for hikers on hot summer days. You just can't beat the cool river and the shade of white alder trees (and while you're resting, look for the hanging basket-type nests built by the orioles).

The Deschutes, which is both a national and state scenic waterway, drops about a quarter of a mile in its final 100 miles as it twists through canyons 700 to 2,200 feet deep - great for days of fun whitewater rafting, kayaking, and inner-tubing.

Heritage Landing is a popular jetboaters launch. It provides access to the Deschutes and Columbia Rivers. This is where river guides meet their clients, families gather to head out onto the Columbia River for salmon fishing or water skiing, and everyone collects to share the excitement of their big catch. Jetboating is allowed on the lower segment of the Deschutes River all year 'round except alternating weekends from June - September; boaters passes are required.

The lower two miles of the Deschutes River is a PASS THROUGH zone for boaters. This provides fishing access for the many hike-up anglers that depart from Heritage Landing and use the river trails.

DESCHUTES STATE PARK BROCHURE & MAP (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

DESCHUTES STATE PARK WEATHER

Vital Stats

This park has restrooms, but no showers. 34 electric sites (maximum length 50 feet). 25 primitive sites (a few are longer than 30 feet); and group RV/tent (4 reservation areas). One extra vehicle allowed per site (all others must be parked in overnight lot). Call (541) 739-2322 or (800) 551-6949 for information. To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687.

Park Rates (subject to change)

May 1 to September 30 Electrical hookup: $16 Primitive/Overflow: $8 Extra vehicle: $5 Group (tent): $61

October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season) Electrical hookup: $12 Primitive/Overflow: $5 Extra vehicle: $5 Group (tent): $40

Services

	Camping		Electric		Primative
	Reservable Group Tent		Reservations		Picnicing
	Wildlife Watching		Boating		Bicycle Trail
	Horse Trail		Hiking trail		Interpretation
	Waterways		Canyons		Restrooms
	Interpretive signs		Year-round

Directions:

Off Hwy 206, 17 miles E of The Dalles. Eastbound on Interstate 84, take Exit 97. Westbound, use Exit 104 at Biggs Junction. Follow the signs on Hwy 206 to reach the park.

Deschutes State Park Location Map