The Oregon HooDoos

What is it about Oregon’s rivers? There is nothing like a cool, restful moment along the shady shoreline of a Oregon river. That sentiment is shared for an exciting outdoor adventure, fishing or paddling along one of our prized waterways. All this is especially true near Camp Sherman, where the Metolius River bubbles from the ground to curl…

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Culver

Central Oregon

Culver lies on the high-desert plateau just north of Bend, in the heart of Central Oregon’s outdoor playground.

With the Ochoco National Forest on one side and the Deschutes National Forest on the other, Culver offers access to epic hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Check out the scenic views above Lake Billy Chinook, take a paddle at the Cove Palisades State Park or cast a fly into the wild Deschutes River.

Central Oregon

Nearby cities: Crooked River, Metolius, Grandview, Crooked River Ranch, Madras

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