About this campground
This site includes a boat launch, parking area, and trail on Sparks Lake. There are boat-in camping opportunities at dispersed sites. The paved interpretive Ray Atkeson Loop Trail can be accessed from this site. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. A maximum speed limit of 10mph is strictly enforced. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
Getting there
From Bend, OR: Travel 26.2 miles west on Cascade Lakes Hwighway (46), then turn left (south) onto Forest Road 4600 400 for 1 mile.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- SODA CREEK CAMPGROUNDDeschutes National Forest1 mi
- Deschutes NF-Cascade Lakes AreaDeschutes National Forest2 mi
- Devils LakeDeschutes National Forest2 mi
- Crater Creek DitchDeschutes National Forest3 mi
- QUINN MEADOW HORSE CAMPDeschutes National Forest3 mi
- Todd Lake Day Use Area/TrailheadDeschutes National Forest3 mi
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