La Pine State Park
La Pine State Park is run by Oregon State Parks. The agency describes it as occupying "a scenic spot along the trout-filled Upper Deschutes River in a high desert subalpine forest."
What the park page says
- The Big Tree. The park has a Big Tree day-use area with Oregon's largest ponderosa pine, thought to be more than 500 years old. A short, paved trail near the entrance leads to it.
- Trails. The campground connects to 14 miles of multi-use trails that follow both sides of the river.
- Camping. The south loop and the cabins stay open year-round. The campground has 82 full-hookup sites and 47 electrical sites with water, plus hot showers, flush toilets, firewood and an RV dump station.
- Cabins. There are 5 rustic log cabins and 5 deluxe log cabins. Some allow pets, and all of the deluxe cabins and one rustic cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities.
- The river. The Deschutes River day-use area has a picnic area, flush restrooms and a swim beach without a lifeguard. The boat ramp allows only hand-carry watercraft.
Hours, fees, parking permits, fire restrictions and construction notices change. Read the park page before you go.