Dogs are welcome on trails across the forest, from the Deschutes and Metolius rivers to the Cascade Lakes and the Three Sisters, Mount Washington, and Mount Jefferson wilderness areas, where wilderness permits are required. Leash at campgrounds and trailheads.
Winter range closures protect deer and elk in the cold months, and the West Bend and Cabin Butte areas have current closures.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Central Oregon's Deschutes runs from the Cascade lakes to Newberry's caldera, and dogs can join most of it across nearly 1.6 million acres. Dogs are welcome on trails across the forest, from the Deschutes and Metolius rivers to the Cascade Lakes and the Three Sisters, Mount Washington, and Mount Jefferson wilderness areas, where wilderness permits are required. Leash at campgrounds and trailheads.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Winter range closures protect deer and elk in the cold months, and the West Bend and Cabin Butte areas have current closures.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.