LaPine State Park is located outside of the town of LaPine in Central Oregon. This park is an excellent location for filming, with multiple parks on the river.

Entrance to the Big Pine area is off the main paved road via a relatively short unpaved road to an expansive parking area.  

Paved paths are good for walking or running shoots, and to access the 500 year old pine and water front park area.

Perfect for recreational shoots, running, walking or any shoots necessary with a wooded area.

Open 8am – 8pm. Permit required.

 

 

 

 

The Deschutes River Trail in SW Bend is a beautiful stretch of walking and biking dirt paths with stunning scenery.  Rock formations, winding river, towering ponderosa’s and seating are interspersed throughout the trail.

Limited parking is nearby, but not within the trail. Ideally suited to a small content shoot. 

Location permit required through Bend Park and Rec, and requires at least 21 days advance notice.

 

The Painted Hills are part of the John Day Fossil Beds and located close to Mitchell. This stunning area has winding roads amidst a backdrop of uniquely colored geographical formations making it perfect for car commercials or productions with a road trip theme or iconic geological rock backdrops.
The colors and claystones vary depending on the light and time of day.  Particularly stunning at sunset.

Pull out parking with limited space, and some larger parking areas in the popular outlook areas.

ABSOLUTELY NO DRONE FOOTAGE.

Permit required.

Images taken November 9, 4pm.

 

Paulina is a small town in Crook County.  It is 55 miles from Prineville, on route 380. Named for  Paiute Chief Paulina, the town has a church, one merchandise store and a charismatic bar/saloon.  It also has one K8 school and a small rodeo each year. 

Plenty of parking on the road, and permits would be necessary through the town itself. 

Images taken October 10.

 

Devils Lake is located on the Cascade Lakes Highway, approximately 30 minutes from Bend and is a stunning aquamarine lake.  In the Winter it freezes over, and in early winter can be used as a skating lake.  Deeper in winter, it is completely covered in snow.  The area is a lava forest.

There is parking on the Highway which encompasses a short but steep hike down to the lake. There is also parking off road leading to campsites.

In winter the highway is closed from the Mt. Bachelor access point, but can be accessed via snow mobiles or snow cat.

During the Summer the lakes are maintained by Deschutes National Forest, in winter the permitting process is handled by ODOT (Oregon Dept. of Transportation).

Images take mid November.