The Steens Mountain Ranges are located in Eastern Oregon, along the Alvord Desert. This gives the mountains a supernatural, yet majestic feel. This area would be wonderfully suited to a car commercial, or sci-fi production.
Images were taken early November. A few weeks later there was a greater snow accumulation for an even more striking backdrop.
Taken April 25, 2017. Looking towards picnic table, restroom and parking area. 10am.
Benham Falls is located about 13 miles from downtown Bend. Driving: 30 minutes.
Located off NFD Road 41.
Limited parking available.
Public Restroom (maintained by Deschutes National Forest)
Production permit required from Deschutes National Forest (please apply at least 21 days in advance of production).
Benham Falls
Upper hiking trail from parking area and restroom.
Benham Falls downriver, forest view in Spring.
Deschutes River Trail to Benham Falls in Deschutes National Forest
Benham Falls
Big Eddy Kayaking (video footage)
Big Eddy is located close to Bend off the Cascade Lakes Highway, on NF 41, on the Deschutes River. This area is known for its whitewater rafting adventures and stunning scenery. These Class III rapids wind around the beautiful Deschutes River.
The nearby parking lot has Deschutes National Forest maintained toilet facilities and a picnic table.
There is a Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
Film Permits must be obtained from the Deschutes National Forest, well in advance of the shoot (please give at least 21-30 days notice for film permits). COFO can help you with that.
Directions from Bend: Travel approximately 7 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (Highway 46), then south on Forest Road 41 for 1 1/2 miles. Follow the directional signs. The turn off for the Forest Road is opposite the Cascade Lakes Highway visitor center.
Images taken July.
Smith Rock State Park is located in central Oregon’s High Desert near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne. Its sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt are ideal for rock climbing of all difficulty levels.
Smith Rock is a popular tourist attraction, and therefore film production can be challenging. Please contact the Central Oregon Film Office for additional information (310) 848 3967 or the Smith Rock park manager at 541-548-7501.
Permits are required for commercial filming and photography.
Parking permit required for each vehicle.
Currently (June 2023), certain areas are closed to the public due to nesting raptors. Canyon Trail and First Kiss Avenue (North of Monkey Face) are both closed.
Address: 9241 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne, OR 97760
Area: 1.002 mi²
Hours: Monday – Sunday Open 24 hours
Phone: (800) 551-6949
Cove Palisades State Park
