Aspen day use area is a small launching point for recreational shoots wanting to use kayaks or canoes on the Deschutes River.  Located off the Cascade Lakes Highway and NF 41, this a picturesque area with towering ponderosa trees and relatively calm waters.  The waters are part of the Deschutes River Trail, leading to Big Eddy and Lava Island.  There is limited parking that includes an upper lot for potential crew parking.

Permits are required from the Deschutes National Forest and must be obtained 21-30 days prior to commercial filming.

 

 

 

 

Wizard Falls, part of the Metolius River is approximately one hour from Bend and 30 minutes from Sisters.  It is located near to Camp Sherman. Follow the signs to Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery, which is across the bridge/river from the Metolius.  Address is 7500 Forest Service Rd 14, Camp Sherman OR 97730

There is limited cell phone reception in the area. 

The river has varying water depths from about a foot to 3-4 feet. The water is crystal clear and quite cold as it is fed from underground and snow melt.

Narrow trails wind along the river.  There is ample parking for a small shoot, located approximately 3-4 minutes from the trailhead and bridge.

Deschutes National Forest permits are required and should be applied for at least ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE of the commercial shoot from the Sisters DNF office.  

Recommendation for accommodation would be the Best Western Ponderosa in Sisters.

Private property in Deschutes River Woods with wood highlights and views of the forest and mountain in the distance. Property is on the Deschutes River with a steep incline to reach it.  Property also has a vintage airstream trailer on it (images included).

 

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Crystal Crane Hot Springs is located in Crane, in Harney County, Eastern Oregon and is a private, film friendly business.  Not far from Burns, this hot springs property also has an adjacent pond that birds swim in, a public shower and changing area and some rustic cabins and accommodation. 

The property also has RV spaces for potential production vehicles in addition to a large field for overflow vehicles.

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.