Koosah Falls is located along the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass and West Cascades National Scenic Byways off Highway 126.

Koosah Falls, also known as Middle Falls, is the second of the three major waterfalls on the McKenzie River in the heart of the Willamette National Forest. Permits for filming must be done through the park ranger at least 30 days in advance.

 The waterfall is notable for its main drop of 64 feet (20 m) that plunges into a considerable pool, one of the deepest of all waterfalls in the region.

The Falls are an easy walk from a small parking area with a toilet.  There is RV parking on the main road coming into the Falls area and then limited parking near the trailhead.

There are three overlook points to see the Falls. One above the Falls, and two alongside. 

Video of the Falls: https://youtube.com/shorts/XUOXdX5h8Dw?feature=share

These images are taken from the lower forest area of the Jacobs Ranch, located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Bend.

This private property has a lower forested area with old growth juniper and a dusty road through the middle with boulders on one side.

From the top of the boulders there are stunning views of the Three Sisters Mountains, and Mount Jefferson.  There are several houses in the distance that would need to be removed if you need a clear line of sight.

Base Camp is available in the upper field, an easy walk from the forested area.

There are no facilities for production’s use.  Toilets and water would need to be brought in.

Videos of area:

Boulder area, from base: https://youtu.be/UtT1H4LwOWk

From top of boulders, with views to the Three Sisters Mountains: https://youtu.be/INs6gWse5Ok

360 View of forested area with boulders and juniper: https://youtu.be/dOPqVV2yFV4

 

 

We recently visited the Pillars of Rome in Malhuer County, Eastern Oregon and WOW. They did not disappoint.  We felt the ghost of ObiWan Kenobi wandering through here with us!

The 100-foot (30 m)-high Rome Cliffs, or “Pillars of Rome” are formations of fossil-bearing clay, measuring about 5 miles (8 km) long and 2 miles (3 km) wide. They’re located along the Owyhee River in a very remote area.

Filming would be challenging here as there is only one place to stay and they are spartan cabins in Rome itself, part of the one store here. It could be done however, with a team of RV’s on the neighboring cattle property for a price.  It would be well worth it though.

 

 

Sunset Beach is opposite Elk Lake Resort, on the other side of the lake and is a small beach area surrounded by ponderosa’s and forest.

It’s perfect for a small shoot needing a forest and lake setting.

DNF Permit required (please allow 21-30 days).

Some parking. Paved roads.

Roads to Sunset Beach may be closed by ODOT during the winter due to snow.

 

 

 

 

Dog not included!  : )

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Whenever someone asks us for locations with trees, I laugh a little inside as we have millions of trees, of varying kinds (ponderosas, junipers, aspens and lodgepole pine).  Ponderosas are gorgeous and create really stunning locations due to the striations in their bark.  These images were taken between 2-4pm in mid-February, in Shevlin Park.  There is a road that can be utilized by film crew towards the southern side of the park with a Forest service restroom, and a large parking area.  Permits are required through Bend Park and Rec, at least 30 days in advance.