The Wild and Scenic Deschutes River reaches 173 miles, and passes
through ruggedly beautiful scenery, from Wikiup Dam near Madras to
the mouth of the Columbia River. Visitors enjoy outstanding
whitewater boating and a renowned sport fishery for steelhead, brown
trout, and native rainbow trout. For recreational purposes, Deschutes
is divided into the Upper, Middle, and Lower segments.
- The Upper River; 51.5 miles of mostly Class II flatwater with
limited whitewater; from Wikiup Dam to the Bend Urban Growth
boundary; excellent trout fishing.
- The Middle Deschutes; 30 miles, rated as scenic; from Odgen
Falls to the upper end of Lake Billy Chinook; excellent hiking
with spectacular geologic formations and waterfalls, limited
boating and fishing.
- The Lower Deschutes; 91.5 miles of Class III-VI whitewater;
from the Pelton Re-regulating Dam to the confluence with the
Columbia River; amazing whitewater rafting; premier steelhead and
trout fishery.
Dispersed boat-in/ hike-in camping is permitted on public lands
between Warm Springs and The Locked Gate and below Macks Canyon.
Between The Locked Gate and Macks Canyon, camping is allowed in
designated campgrounds only. Between Sherars Falls and Macks Canyon,
dispersed camping is allowed only on the west bank. River islands are
closed to camping. All human waste must be packed out.
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