Parks Near Bend, Oregon
Central Oregon's outdoor paradise, Bend offers volcanic landscapes, mountain lakes, and year-round adventure.
Popular Parks Near Bend
Crater Lake National Park
100 miles from Bend
4.9
National Park
Highlights:
- Deepest US lake
- Wizard Island
- Rim Drive
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
25 miles from Bend
4.6
National Monument
Highlights:
- Obsidian flows
- Paulina Falls
- Lava caves
Smith Rock State Park
25 miles from Bend
4.8
State Park
Highlights:
- World-class climbing
- River views
- Misery Ridge
Popular Activities
- Rock climbing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Kayaking
Best Times to Visit
- Summer (June-September)
- Winter for skiing
- Fall for fewer crowds
Driving Tips
- Crater Lake rim road may be closed until July
- High desert weather changes quickly
- Mount Bachelor is 20 minutes away
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