Twin Lakes Resort is located in the Cascade Lakes Region of Central Oregon. Located on the shores of South Twin Lake, there is an RV park close by on the banks of the Deschutes Channel of Wickiup Reservoir. Twin Lakes Resort is an excellent location for fishing and family fun, and would be great for branded content shoots. It is open year round with a  full service restaurant, java hut, and charming country store.   There is also a private dining area for hire.

There are cabins for rent on site, and lakeside.

Location fee required payable to the Resort.

Images taken mid-October.  10am.

Drive through Coffee hut and gas pump

Restaurant

Dining area

Retail store

Marina

Summer Lake Hot Springs, located in Summer Lake, near Paisley in Eastern Oregon is a hot springs that is open year round.  The owners are amenable to filming and there is lodging on site (cabins, RV hookups and camping).  There are multiple barns on the property, and a horse corral (with horses).  Expansive location with mountains on one side, and alkaline lake bed on the other.  

Images were taken in early November, at 8.30am, predominantly facing NE.

The Deschutes River Trail  is connected by a footbridge 1.5 miles upstream from Farewell Bend Park bridge. The West side is known as the Mt. Bachelor Village Trail. It is open to pedestrians, but cyclists are not allowed. An alternative cycling route connects from the Bill Healy Bridge to the Haul Road Trail along Century Drive.

Images taken incorporate the west side down towards the Bill Healy Bridge, and along the trail.  There is parking on the opposite side of the bridge (Old Mill side), and two restrooms.

Large productions/ trucks may be a challenge, however there is parking up the road from the bridge.

Images taken April 20, 2017. 

Permits required by Bend Park and Recreation, and must be applied for at least 21 days in advance of the shoot.

 

Dillon Falls and Trail.  
Dillon Falls is located about 20 minutes outside Bend, off the Cascade Lakes Highway.
Toilet, picnic tables and parking close to trails.

The Falls are a short walk up from the winding river trail. There’s easily accessible parking for a few vehicles, and a public restroom maintained by the Deschutes  Forest Service.  Please give at least three weeks advance notice for permit applications.

For additional images of Dillon Falls, please click here.

Taken April 25, 8.30am

Deschutes River Trail located in Bend, Oregon along the Deschutes River.
Hiking, walking, running activities.
Parking nearby (15 minute walk)
Public Restroom nearby (15 minute walk)