Antone Ranch is a private 37,000 acre working ranch in the Ochoco Mountains, approximately 30 minutes from Mitchell in Eastern Oregon. Accommodation is onsite, consisting of large and small cabins. The property can bring in their own chef to cater for your crew.
Slough Day Use Area is located on the Upper Deschutes River and has a gentle river flow, a good amount of parking for a small shoot and six tables. It is open from 6am-10pm. There is a boat ramp for easy access to the river.
The river is surrounded by ponderosa trees and water reeds, and is reasonably deep, starting at about a foot.
The unpaved/dirt road in is bumpy and should be approached slowly.
Permits are required from the Deschutes National Forest Service and should be requested between 21-30 days in advance of your shoot.
Lava Island is a small island made of lava across from the Deschutes River. There is a trail along the Deschutes River Trail, leading to Big Eddy. It is incredibly picturesque with a small launch area for kayaks and canoes. There is parking for approximately 10 cars.
Commercial filming permits must be obtained from the Deschutes National Forest Service between 21-30 days in advance of any shooting.
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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Odell Lake is one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest. This large lake is 3562 acres, 6 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide, and reaches a depth of 282 ft. The average depth is 132 ft. which makes it ideal habitat for a fishing shoot. The lake is stocked with trout (Mackinaw) and bull trout. Rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and whitefish also naturally reproduce in this lake. Odell Lake is managed as a trophy lake trout fishery.
The Odell Lake jetty is a large area underneath the resort and would be excellent for recreational shoots with a boating or fishing aspect. Or, for atmospheric projects such as horror films. The resort has a restaurant and cabins available for use as production offices and sleeping.
Odell Lake also has beautiful campsites found in thick forests and some excellent wind surfing. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but be aware of afternoon winds; the lake can get dangerously rough.
Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on this body of water.
