Twin Lakes and Resort (LaPine)

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.

Twin Lakes Resort

Drive through Coffee hut and gas pump

Restaurant

Dining area

Retail store

Marina

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Summer Lake Hot Springs

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.

Exterior Hot Springs (Summer Lake)

Hot Springs (interior)

Hot Springs Shed (exterior)

Summer Lake Hot Springs (facing NE, 8.30am)

Summer Lake Hot Springs

Summer Lake Hot Springs

Summer Lake Hot Springs

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Black Butte Ranch View (Winter)

Black Butte Ranch is  private resort community in Deschutes County. It is located in the Cascade Range, 8 miles northwest of Sisters. The population was 366 at the 2010 census. 
 
Elevation: 3,350′
Weather: 52°F (11°C), Wind W at 6 mph (10 km/h), 76% Humidity
Population: 366 (2010)
Area: 8.22 mi² (8.2 mi² Land / 13 acres Water)
 
Permit required.
 
Parking on site.
Private Fire Station on site.

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Cove Palisades State Park and Lake Billy Chinook

The Cove Palisades State Park is a state park in eastern Jefferson County,  near Culver and Madras  and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.   Roads wind around Lake Billy Chinook which is a great alternative to Horseshoe Bend in Lake Powell.  Towering canyons serve as a backdrop to any shoot.
 
The park showcases winding roads for car commercials, long distance running and recreational activities.
 
Address: The Cove Palisades State Park, Culver, OR 97734
 
Special use permit required for filming from the State Park office.  Requires 21 days advance notice. 
Parking available in pull outs and larger areas.
 
Limited restroom facilities.
Images taken in May, 10am
 
 

Cove Palisades State Park

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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