Tumalo State Park
Campground with hiking trails, a picnic area & a popular swimming hole on the Deschutes River.
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(from Google)This is a beautiful and peaceful park. The picnic areas are spread out. There is also a nice river walk
I visited Tumalo State Park for a day trip and really enjoyed the time there. The hike along the Deschutes River was peaceful and scenic, plenty of spots to pause and take in the views. The trail was well-maintained and easy to follow, making it perfect for a short, relaxing outdoor escape. It's a great spot if you're looking for a quick nature fix close to Bend.
I stopped by Tumalo on my way to Bend to hike on the Deschutes River and was not disappointed. The trail takes you along the river through a forest of Alder, Juniper, and Ponderosa Pine with open spaces. You will find a short paved section that becomes a rocky dirt trail for 1.4 miles to the Riley Ranch The trail has a viewpoint above the rapids on a long metal boardwalk with great views of the river. Riley Ranch has a number of loop trails if you want a longer hike. Located O.B. Riley Road, just off Hwy 97 about four miles north of Bend. The park has a day use fee of five dollars. A great place to camp, fish, kayak, have a picnic, and hike along the river.
Had a great experience camping here. Campsites were clean and well taken care of. Bathrooms and showers were also nice and clean. About a 10 to 15 min drive to downtown Bend. Short walk to the day use area and river access. Be aware, not all sites have hookups but all hookup sites are full hook-up including sewer which was nice. They also have multiple yurts on site for rent. Will go back next time we're camping in Bend.
$5 day use free, clean restrooms, lots of picnicking area, and plenty of water access and opportunity for tubing in summer months. The water appeared to move along faster than it really did; it is quite wide and shallow here in August. A great place to bring kids of all ages to play in the water! It was almost too shallow at the end of August to tube, but we managed it anyway! We accessed the Deschutes River Trail, and walked one mile south to the boardwalk. Beautiful ponderosa pine in the river gorge, and river rapids!