About La Pine:La Pine, Oregon is your gateway to recreation year round. Tourists are attracted to the region by recreational activities that include hunting, fishing, swimming, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, wind surfing, backpacking, camping, golfing, mountain biking, white water rafting, spelunking, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. The 1.6 million acre Deschutes National Forest, just a few miles from La Pine, includes Newberry National Volcanic Monument, the Lava Butte Geological Area and the Lava Cast Forest, Mt. Jefferson, Three Sisters, Diamond Peak and Mt Washington wilderness areas, Mt. Bachelor, and the Cascade Lakes region. Recreation activities include rafting, hiking, backpacking, skiing, spelunking, fishing, camping and picnicking. There are more than 158 lakes and reservoirs, over 100 campgrounds and over 240 miles of streams in the national forest. An 89 mile paved driving tour takes you past spectacular views of many mountain lakes and streams, as well as a view of the Three Sisters peaks. La Pine State Park, located next to the Deschutes River, is the ideal spot for swimming, boating, picnicking, and hiking. Fly casting for brown and rainbow trout in the Deschutes River is also a favorite pasttime. The campground is the perfect home base for visiting attractions in the area, including the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The park has 50 electrical sites and 95 trailer spaces. Hot showers and flush toilets are available to all campers in the utility building. Year round camping on an individual basis is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made for individual or group sites. The largest Ponderosa pine in Oregon, the "Big Tree" is located in the park. It is 191 feet high, and has a circumference of 326 inches. Fascinating geology, excellent fishing, hiking and camping, panoramic scenic views and more are waiting for you in La Pine. |