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. 

Point Campground is a small campground on Elk Lake with stunning views of Mt. Bachelor.  Boat launch area and parking for production vehicles.  Campground is surrounded by tall ponderosa’s and pine trees.  Close to Cascade Lakes Highway for easy access.  Also close to Elk Lake Resort (restaurant, boat and kayak rentals and limited supplies including gas).

Images taken early August, late afternoon.   Permit Fees to be paid to Deschutes National Forest with 21 – 30 days advance application.

Cascade Lakes Highway is generally closed from late November to mid-May depending on snow pack. Accessible by snow-cat (through Elk Lake Resort).

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Wide section of the Deschutes River in Sunriver. Perfect for kayaking, SUP, canoe and water recreation shoots.  This section of the river runs along the Sunriver Resort property down to the Hola restaurant. 

Plenty of parking at the Resort, and around the restaurant area. 

Drone footage allowed with a permit from the City of Sunriver.  Use of Resort by private agreement.