Benham Falls East Day Use / Trailhead

This day use area is located in a beautiful stand of old growth ponderosa pines on the edge of a riparian area.  There are several picnic tables and access to the Deschutes River Trail which leaves to the south towards Sunriver and north towards Bend. 

There is a boat launch here for the Deschutes River for up-river travel.

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

Acceptable passes include:

  • $5 Day Pass
  • Northwest Forest Pass
  • Interagency Annual Pass
  • Interagency Senior Pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age)
  • Interagency Access Pass
  • Interagency Military Pass
  • Every Kid in a Park Pass
  • Northwest Forest ePass