The Underrated River In Oregon That’s One Of The Most Stunning Spots In America

Winding through the rugged central Oregon landscape, the Deschutes River is a breathtakingly beautiful river and a phenomenal place to visit. Renowned for its fly fishing and white water rafting opportunities, this lovely river is a great place to have an unforgettable outdoor adventure, or just to relax and take in its mesmerizing beauty.

The Deschutes River is a stunning 252-mile river that weaves through the dramatic terrain of central Oregon.

The river begins in the Cascade Mountains at the beautiful Little Lava Lake. It winds through the mountainous landscape and into the city of Bend, before continuing north through a stunning river gorge and eventually flowing into the Columbia River.

Along the shoreline are countless great places for camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and more.

It's also one of the best places in the country for fly fishing.

In the warmer months, one popular activity (especially in the Bend area) is floating along the river in inner tubes.

Sometimes, the river is still as a mirror...

In other spots, it's wild with rapids -- which makes it a phenomenal place for white water rafting.

The Deschutes River is absolutely stunning, and it's a great place to visit any time of year.

Find out about more of Oregon's beautiful rivers here.