Chimney Rock Campground

Along the Chimney Rock segment of Central Oregon’s Crooked Wild and Scenic River, Chimney Rock campground offers a stunning woodland setting amongst Western Juniper trees and beneath massive Columbia River rock formations. Fly-fishing and hiking on the nearby Chimney Rock trail offer excellent branded content opportunities, particularly for recreational and fly fishing requirements.

There is a reasonable amount of parking for vehicles, production rigs may be more challenged. Camping area would provide multiple areas for crew.

We highly recommend this area for a fly fishing or recreational shoot. Permits must be obtained from the BLM, and are required between 30-45 days in advance.

Images taken December 10 (bottom with snow) and November 19 (top, no snow, taken at 4.30pm)

Chimney rock Overview

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on January 1, 2019. Posted in

Pioneer Park

his multi-level Riverfront park features a covered group picnic area, a formal rose garden, open lawn areas and riverfront woods plus plenty of parking. Limited off-street parking is available. Road bridge nearby, overlooking park. Grassy area. Covered picnic area.

The Park is particularly beautiful in the Fall when the colors are ablaze. There is a walking/biking path along the Deschutes River, and some stairs from one garden level to the river.

Images taken early October.

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on January 1, 2019. Posted in

Sparks Lake (late Fall)

Beautiful alpine lake, off the Cascade Lakes Highway, approximately 30 minutes from Bend.

Multiple islands within the vast lake (250 acres), only accessible by kayak or canoe. Mt. Bachelor visible in the distance.

Multiple parking areas, in addition to campground (closed in Winter, but could be opened by special permit).

Cascade Lakes Highway entry is closed during Winter months due to large snowfall. Area accessible by snow mobile.

Permits authorized by Deschutes National Forest in the Summer, and Oregon Dept. of Transportation in the Winter.

Please allow 30 days for permits.

Gravel roads. They can be a bit bumpy.

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on December 30, 2018. Posted in

McKenzie River Viewpoint

Charming viewpoint on the McKenzie river trail. Highlight is a bridge that is engulfed by Fall colors in October. Easily accessible to the road (Hwy 126).

Stunning year round, but particularly so in the Fall.

Limited parking. Best shoot would be a small photo crew. There are pull outs on the highway, but the parking immediately by the bridge is limited to approximately four spots.

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on December 28, 2018. Posted in

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a mountain lake near Sisters, Oregon, in Linn County. It has two main bodies connected by a bottleneck. The lake is primarily fed by snow runoff from nearby Mount Washington and the surrounding areas which is what makes it so clear.

There are rustic cabins on site for accommodation, and a small restaurant and retail shop. There is a good amount of parking although accessibility may be an issue as the road leading down to the lake is a little steep. The road goes in a one way loop up to the main highway.

There are covered sheds on site for public use that could be reserved for a film crew.

Fees payable to the National Forest and Resort are applicable and need to be actioned at least 30 days in advance.

Excellent location for recreation and fishing shoot or branded content.

Surface elevation: 3,012′

Area: 148 acres

Max. depth: 175 ft (53 m)

Location: Linn County, Oregon, United States

Shore length¹: 3.2 mi (5.1 km)

Fish: Brook trout