Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Deschutes National Forest

Points of Interest

Benham Falls Day Use / Trailhead

Deschutes National Forest - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

Benham Falls is a scenic cascading water fall west of Lava Lands Visitor Center on the Deschutes River, or the "River of Falls" as French explorers named it. Two trails start at the parking lot. A short interpretive trail goes upstream and deals with the railroad logging industry that flourished in the Central Oregon during the first half of the 20th century. The other trail goes down stream to Benham Falls and follows the old mainline Shevlin-Hixon railroad grade.

Benham Falls Trivia

Benham Falls Geologic Site

LOCATION: on Deschutes River in Newberry National Volcanic Monument - B on location map

ACCESS: from Bend, 14.8 miles south on Hwy. 97, then 4.0 miles west on F.S. Rd. 9702 from Lava Lands Visitor Center

ELEVATION: 4150 feet

FACILITIES: parking lot, picnic area, vault toilets, boat launch

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: fishing, picnics, access to Benham Falls Trail

OPERATED BY: Forest Service

FEE: Recreation Pass Site - Vehicle Permit - $5.00 Day Pass or $30.00 Annual Pass or other valid Recreation Passes