Rock Climbing Gym (Bend)

Local indoor rock climbing gym. Centrally located in SE Bend. Multiple areas to film in with high ceilings and great light and various levels to climb.

Owners are amenable to filming. Location fee required.

Parking available in front of gym.

: Bend Rock Gym

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on January 1, 2019. Posted in

Chimney Rock Campground

Along the Chimney Rock segment of Central Oregon’s Crooked Wild and Scenic River, Chimney Rock campground offers a stunning woodland setting amongst Western Juniper trees and beneath massive Columbia River rock formations. Fly-fishing and hiking on the nearby Chimney Rock trail offer excellent branded content opportunities, particularly for recreational and fly fishing requirements.

There is a reasonable amount of parking for vehicles, production rigs may be more challenged. Camping area would provide multiple areas for crew.

We highly recommend this area for a fly fishing or recreational shoot. Permits must be obtained from the BLM, and are required between 30-45 days in advance.

Images taken December 10 (bottom with snow) and November 19 (top, no snow, taken at 4.30pm)

Chimney rock Overview

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on January 1, 2019. Posted in

Farewell Bend Park

Farewell Bend Park is located in the SW area of Bend. New homes have been built along some sections of the river and before they reach Farewell Bend itself. The Deschutes River winds its way downstream and has three bridges in the vicinity, in addition to a path out into the river area (images below).

There is plenty of parking within the Old Mill District itself (approval required), and the park covers a large area that includes restrooms, covered seating areas, horse sculptures, bridges, playground and grass.

Permits required from Bend Park and Rec.

Images taken in November.

Farewell Bend Park parking area (permit required).

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on December 30, 2018. Posted in

McKenzie River Viewpoint

Charming viewpoint on the McKenzie river trail. Highlight is a bridge that is engulfed by Fall colors in October. Easily accessible to the road (Hwy 126).

Stunning year round, but particularly so in the Fall.

Limited parking. Best shoot would be a small photo crew. There are pull outs on the highway, but the parking immediately by the bridge is limited to approximately four spots.

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on December 28, 2018. Posted in

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a mountain lake near Sisters, Oregon, in Linn County. It has two main bodies connected by a bottleneck. The lake is primarily fed by snow runoff from nearby Mount Washington and the surrounding areas which is what makes it so clear.

There are rustic cabins on site for accommodation, and a small restaurant and retail shop. There is a good amount of parking although accessibility may be an issue as the road leading down to the lake is a little steep. The road goes in a one way loop up to the main highway.

There are covered sheds on site for public use that could be reserved for a film crew.

Fees payable to the National Forest and Resort are applicable and need to be actioned at least 30 days in advance.

Excellent location for recreation and fishing shoot or branded content.

Surface elevation: 3,012′

Area: 148 acres

Max. depth: 175 ft (53 m)

Location: Linn County, Oregon, United States

Shore length¹: 3.2 mi (5.1 km)

Fish: Brook trout