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Welcome to the Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests!

You are now on our NEW website! We are happy to present a new face for the Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests and hope you enjoy it. Please update your bookmarks. You will notice differences in how to navigate to information on the site. Click here to learn more!

Lake with Mountains
Three Sisters Wilderness - Deschutes National Forest
Walton Lake - Ochoco National Forest
Walton Lake -
Ochoco National Forest
Crooked River NG - Fall Colors
Fall Colors - Crooked River National Grassland

We hope this website serves as an opening door to the scenic beauty and recreation that makes central Oregon irresistible to visitors from across the United States and the world.

Though the beauty of these two national forests is the attraction for most visitors, the Forest Service manages these public landscapes to provide clean water, timber and mineral products, and healthy habitats for fish, wildlife, and plants for both current and future generations.

The Forest Service is fortunate to have great partners and volunteers who assist us in our stewardship of these incredible and diverse landscapes. If you are interested, please look for opportunities to partner or volunteer with us!

Please be aware of your personal safety as you explore these forests. There are inherent risks in the outdoors, such as wildfire, danger trees, cliffs, and hypothermia. Also, please make sure to check out current fire conditions and our safety messages before you visit.

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Spotlights

Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program

Bend Municipal Watershed - Source

The CFLRA project focuses on the restoration of landscapes.