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.
 
Area148 acres
Max. depth175 ft (53 m)
Shore length13.2 mi (5.1 km)
 
 

Clear Lake

 
 
 
 

Clear Lake

Small store and restaurant on site (left hand side)

 

 

 

 

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Sahalie Falls (McKenzie River Trail)

Sahalie Falls are located on the National Scenic Byway off Highway 126.  The Waterfalls Loop Trail, part of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, connects the two waterfalls and offers up close views of the wild McKenzie River.
These falls mark the terminus of two thick flows of basaltic andesite lava that dammed Clear Lake and moved into the McKenzie River 3,000 years ago. The results are two breathtaking waterfalls with foaming white water cascades in between.
There are restrooms and observation points. The parking areas are not overly large, but at Sahalie would accommodate a large film production truck and other vehicles as there are two areas for vehicles.
The area has walking trails and pathways leading down to the Falls and could be utilized for multiple shoots.  The are is particularly stunning in the Fall when the leaves are changing.

Permits required. Please request at least 30 days in advance. Additionally, the area can be challenging to access in the winter as the McKenzie River Highway is closed in certain sections due to snow accumulation.

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Sahalie Falls

Sahalie Falls Pathway

 

 

 

 

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Dee Wright Observatory

Located in the Cascade Mountain Ranges at 5,187 feet, this mountain observatory offers panoramic views across 65 square miles of black lava rock that looks so much like a moonscape that in 1964, NASA conducted drills with astronauts as they prepared to travel to the moon. Completed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the observatory was named in memory of Dee Wright, the crew’s foreman who passed away the year before.

This is a unique location for a production wanting something different.  The area is particularly suited , for a mountain biking shoot due to the pnderosa covered windy road up to the Observatory from Sisters. The area also has burned out sections from recent forest fires.

On a clear day, you can view Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson, the South, North, and Middle Sister, and even see Mt. Hood, 78.5 miles to the north. The observatory provides stunning backdrops for your shoot.  There’s parking and restroom on site.  The Observatory is located approximately 20 minutes from the town of Sisters.

 

Dee Wright Observatory

Dee Wright Observatory

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Crack in the Ground

Crack-in-the-Ground is an ancient volcanic fissure over 2 miles long and up to 70 feet deep. Normally, fissures like this one are filled with soil and rock by the processes of erosion and sedimentation. However, because it is located in such an arid region, very little filling has occurred and Crack-in-the-Ground exists today nearly as it did shortly after its formation thousands of years ago. An established 2 mile trail along the fissure’s bottom offers a unique hike, where the temperature can be as much as twenty degrees cooler than at the surface.

Crack in the Ground is open year round, but must be traveled to by a gravel road for approximately 20 minutes.  The trail to Crack in the Ground is moderately difficult with a 70’ elevation gain and sand and rock surface.

There is a Universal Access Restroom available, in the parking area..Motor Vehicles, Mountain Bikes, and Equestrians are PROHIBITED

Access is via rugged dirt roads that may be impassable at times. Four-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. The nearest services are in Christmas Valley, Oregon.  Accommodation is available in La Pine.

 

Crack in the Ground

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Mt. Bachelor Ski and Summer Resort (Summer)

Mt. Bachelor Ski and Summer resort is open year round and is keen to work with filmmakers to showcase the mountain for their shoot.

The chairlift is available at Mt. Bachelor during the summer months on a part-time basis.  For a film shoot, accommodations can be made. Located at 6,300ft elevation in the West Village base area and ascends to Pine Marten Lodge perched at 7,775 feet. Mt. Bachelor’s operating schedule is tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.

Views from the mountain include sights of the Three Sisters peaks, Broken Top and the Cascade Lakes. Distant views include over one million acres of pristine, undeveloped land. As summer progresses, the mountain exposes ancient lava flows, wildflowers and year-round snowfields.

Mt. Bachelor also has several restaurant areas, including a pizza oven and extensive seating for shooting or dining.  The behind the scenes area of the restaurants are also available for filming during the summer.

COFO has a strategic partnership with Mt. Bachelor and can liaise with them on your behalf.

Mt Bachelor (Summer)

 

 

 

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