Tumalo Falls

With a sheer plunge of 89 feet, Tumalo Falls is both the tallest and most impressive waterfall along Tumalo Creek – as well as one of the most popular outdoor destinations in the vicinity of Bend. The area around the falls was burnt in a 1979 forest fire, though like the landscape surrounding Mount St. Helens after it’s devastating 1980 eruption, the forest is quickly healing. A few snags still line the hillsides along the valley but the area is green again, covered with small fir trees and not at all detracting from the splendor of the falls. A nice set of viewpoints both at the top and near the base of the falls make viewing the falls possible for nearly everyone.

Height: 98′

Elevation: 5,052′ 0″

Watercourse: Tumalo Creek

Parking available.

Picnic tables on site (near parking area)

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.

Production permit required from Deschutes National Forest

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on June 10, 2017. Posted in

Todd Lake

Todd Lake is a stunning, natural lake near the crest of the Cascade Range in central Oregon in the United States. The lake covers 45 acres. It is named in honor of John Y. Todd, an early settler in Central Oregon.

There is limited parking for production vehicles, with a narrow gravel road leading up to the trailhead. The limited parking makes it challenging to film here and during the summer it’s a popular tourist destination. Productions could park across the Cascade Lakes Highway and shuttle crew/cast in to the trailhead. Then it’s an easy 5-10 minute walk to the Lake.

Surface elevation: 6,150′

Area: 45 acres

Width: 787′

Length: 2,625′

Mean depth: 21′

Shore length: 1.181 mi

Catchment area: 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²)

There is parking about 10 minutes from the lake.

Part of the Deschutes National Forest (permit required).

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on June 10, 2017. Posted in

Bendistillery Tasting Room

Bendistillery, producer of award winning spirits also has a bar and tasting room in downto wn Bend.

This image shows their sitting area.

Address: 1024 NW Bond Street, Bend OR 97701

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Jacobs Ranch Homestead

This homestead is located approx. 15 minutes from Bend (half way between Bend & Redmond).

Parking on site. RV/Production vehicles required for restrooms and water.

Has the feel of “Little House on the Prairie” with a small cottage and many other barns and work sheds

Property also has large paddock, alpacas and a river accessible by road. And this semi-abandoned sheep’s pen. Stunning mountain views and rock formations, plus river access for fishing shoot.

Jacobs property

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on June 6, 2017. Posted in