Pole Creek Trailhead
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Nice trailhead. Great views of Sister Mountains. Clean bathroom. It was too hot on the day we visited to hike. Will be back another time.
Belknap Covered Bridge
Bridge, Tourist Attraction
McKenzie River Bridge Blue River, OR 97413Impressive and historic wooden bridge.
Dee Wright Observatory
Observatory, Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413I particularly loved the windows lined up different mountains and gave you the names. Awesome and educational!
Sahalie Falls Viewpoint
Tourist Attraction
McKenzie River Dr Blue River, OR 97413I love you to fly in this area & get an aerial perspective of Sahalie & Koosah Falls. This location features a good trail that runs parallel of the clear, cold Mckenzie ... more
Indian Ridge Lookout Tower
Mountain Cabin, Vista Point
NF-247 Blue River, OR 97413Fun to get to. Very nice place and great views.
Obsidian Trailhead
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413I look their incredible hikes
Sparks Lake
Lake
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Never a bad time here. Always gorgeous.
Devil's Lake Pullover
Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Beautiful small lake on the Cascades Lakes Highway
McKenzie River Bridge
Bridge
91500-91544 NF-194 Blue River, OR 97413BEAUTIFUL!! A MUST for SURE!!
Cultus Lake
Lake
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Cultus lake campground was awesome. Super clean. Campground spots are Decently spaced apart. Quiet. Right on the lake! Easy access to clear lake water. Only problem was t ... more
Terwilliger Hot Springs Trailhead
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
Cougar Dam Rd Blue River, OR 97413Parking: Limited spots about 20 or so and no parking on the road leading to it or past it ... I was told in the summer there's a line to get to the pools and they will ki ... more
McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
Park, Tourist Attraction
McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413Love this place log up here burn so ive seen thiis place at its worst and now at its recovery
Elk Lake
Lake
Serving Blue River, OR 97413A Central Oregon treasure, close to Bend, with multiple water access points! Have lunch at the resort but go to the other side of the lake to avoid the crowds.
Tam McArthur Rim Lookout
Vista Point
Forest Service Rd 900 Blue River, OR 97413One of my favorite hikes
John Templeton Craig Memorial
Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Great little historic stop on the old McKenzie pass highway. Parking: "Parking spots" are just widened turn outs on the side of the highway. Be careful pulling back out a ... more
Willamette National Forest Constitution Grove Trail #3675
Park, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Very cool little trail that connects to a bigger section. Unfortunately many down trees right now and some snow kinda hard to follow the trail so I didn't venture far. Pr ... more
Sparks Lake Meadow
Nature Preserve
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Stunning beauty can be found here with amazing views of the cascade range. The lake itself is great for kayaking and SUP use. Camping sites are available, as well as a fe ... more
South Fork McKenzie Trailhead
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
NF-1964 Blue River, OR 97413The South Fork McKenzie trailhead sits just opposite the Elk Creek Trailhead. The little hiker sign on FS 19 is the indicator that something is afoot. That sign says trai ... more
Carpenter Mountain Trailhead
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413This narrow trail takes you through shrubby areas, towering trees, and even a little mountain meadow. Absolutely stunning views at the top. We had the trail almost comple ... more
Kaluwas Falls
Park, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Tenas Lakes Trailhead
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
NF-640 Blue River, OR 97413A lot of snow 11/16
McKenzie River Bridge
Bridge
NF-2654 Blue River, OR 97413Carpenter Mountain Lookout Tower
Scenic Spot
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Nice views, and not too bad of a trail getting there, new work being done on the place, not much room from the building around the walkway around it ,. Worth the hike tho ... more
Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway
Tourist Attraction
Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway Blue River, OR 97413Good highway, solid highway, I like it
Lookout Creek Trail
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
Lookout Creek, Blue River, OR 97413Amazing old growth forest, easily in the top 5 I've hiked. The trail is a little wonky but easy enough to follow and gorgeous at every step. Didn't get to complete the ... more
Slide Creek Day Use Area
Park, Picnic Ground
NF-500 Blue River, OR 97413Pretty views all along this area
Proxy Falls
Waterfall
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Great hike! We didn't go to the bottom Or the top of the falls. But still a great view !
Upper Proxy falls
Tourist Attraction
537G+4P Blue River, OR 97413Beautiful place. The water disappears into the ground. It's magical
Hosmer Lake
Lake
Serving Blue River, OR 97413By far one of my FAVORITES!! Such a treasure!!
Terwilliger Falls
Park, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Beautiful Falls easily viewed from the highway or on your way to the Hot Springs
Moon Mountain
National Forest
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Bigelow Hot Springs
Nature Preserve, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Cold pool this time of year.
Outhouse
Public Bathroom
Blue River, Cougar Hot Springs Trail Blue River, OR 97413Nice pedal toilet
Constitution Grove
Hiking Area, Tourist Attraction
NF-19 Blue River, OR 97413We discovered this lovely old growth grove while traveling the Aufderheide highway to view the spectacular fall foliage on route. I have particularly bittersweet memories ... more
Cougar Dam Bridge
Bridge
Cougar Dam Rd Blue River, OR 97413McKenzie Bridge Country Place
Vacation Home Rental Agency, Cabin Rental Agency
56245 Delta Dr Blue River, OR 97413right on the river. a little to rustic for me. Uncomfortable old furniture, tiny toilet. Back and hips hurt after a day at this place.
McKenzie River Mountain Resort & Conference Center
Resort Hotel
51668 Blue River Dr Blue River, OR 97413I got a quick and efficient lift to the start of the MRT from Paradise campground. Chris came and picked me up there and also took the time to show me the specifics of th ... more
Harbick's Country Inn
Motel
54791 McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413Truly one of a kind! Dropped straight out of the 70s like it was built yesterday. Immaculately clean and comfortable beds. The owners are people who care, that is reflect ... more
Loloma Lodge
Hotel, Indoor Lodging, Lodge
56687 McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413We had a wonderful and quiet weekend at one of the River cabins. The heated floors were a comfortable addition. The space was perfect for a couple looking for a short get ... more
Three Sisters Wilderness
Park, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Awesome
All-Star Outfitters LLC
Raft Trip Outfitter, Canoe & Kayak Tour Agency, Fishing Charter
54705 McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413Greatest rafting trip ever and the guide Matt was fantastic. Very experienced and knowledgeable. Thanks Matt for a great day.
Holiday Farm RV Resort
Resort Hotel
54432 McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413Very clean and had all the amenities you would need. Washer/ dryer, clean showers and bathrooms. All the people were pretty friendly
Cultus Lake Resort
Resort Hotel
55885 Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway Blue River, OR 97413Right on the lake. Great little camp store and restaurant. Rented a canoe and really enjoyed having this awesome little community to further help our camping experience a ... more
Lookout Campground
Campground, Vista Point
Serving Blue River, OR 97413No water available
Caddisfly Resort
Resort Hotel, Cabin Rental Agency, Indoor Lodging
56404 McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413Absolutely a nice small resort right on the river. People are really nice and helpful. Will be going back there.
Belknap Hot Springs, Lodge and Gardens.
Campground, Campground, Indoor Lodging
59296 Belknap Hot Springs Rd Blue River, OR 97413Great place to soak and camp. It can get busy on the weekends but always worth it. We haven't stayed in any of the rooms, just camped via RV.
Inn at the Bridge
Hotel
56393 McKenzie Hwy Blue River, OR 97413Did not stay a hotel, We had lunch here. Excellent food and service and such acute eclectic place
Willamette National Forest
National Forest, Tourist Attraction
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Beautiful experience. Water was pretty raging. And a little rain. But didn't stop me from an adventure. So much to explore!
McKenzie Riverside Cottages
Vacation Home Rental Agency, Motel
54466 McKenzie River Dr Blue River, OR 97413The ambiance is exactly what I needed!
Elk Lake Guard Station
Historical Landmark
Serving Blue River, OR 97413Worth a stop, to learn about the area and the development of the highway. The cabin is well - restored