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Government Island State Recreation Area
Fish and play in the water along the 15 miles of shoreline in this state park!
This state park is located along the Deschutes River approximately 4 miles NW of Bend. You'd better bring your fly fishing gear. That's what the Deschutes is known for.
Your trophy trout or tonight's dinner awaits you. BYOB (bring your own boat) and float down the river. Some parts of the Deschutes live up to its name. Experienced rafters can tame the rapids. Or, hire a guide to take you.
Hiking trails wind along the river and into the canyons. Much of the trails are easy. They do get steep at the eastern edge of the park. Keep an eye out for wildlife drinking from the river.
Deer, bobcats, rabbits, and coyotes roam here. Birdwatchers love this place. Watch for herons, swallows (unladen of course), flycatchers, warblers, and
This state park is located along the Deschutes River approximately 4 miles NW of Bend. You'd better bring your fly fishing gear. That's what the Deschutes is known for.
Your trophy trout or tonight's dinner awaits you. BYOB (bring your own boat) and float down the river. Some parts of the Deschutes live up to its name. Experienced rafters can tame the rapids. Or, hire a guide to take you.
Hiking trails wind along the river and into the canyons. Much of the trails are easy. They do get steep at the eastern edge of the park. Keep an eye out for wildlife drinking from the river.
Deer, bobcats, rabbits, and coyotes roam here. Birdwatchers love this place. Watch for herons, swallows (unladen of course), flycatchers, warblers, and wrens.
Your campground serves as a headquarters for many more adventures beyond the park. Head to Mount Bachelor or one of the gorgeous golf courses in the area. Tumalo harbors 23 full hook-up sites, 54 tent sites, and seven yurts for convenience.
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1 campground in Government Island State Recreation Area
Wake up to wading shore birds and the gentle lapping of water against sandy banks when you camp at Government Island. Camping is bare bones here; just pitch a tent on the shoreline (below the vegetation) or at the few designated upland camping spots. Primitive camping means roughing it without electricity or running water, but chances are a restro Read more...
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