Lava Island Falls, Deschutes National Forest

#11 among attractions in Deschutes National Forest

Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

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Lava Island Falls are rapids on the Deschutes River. Rated a Class 5, they are difficult to navigate because of an island of lava from Lava Butte that blocked part of the river. ()

Average width: 75 ftHeight: 15 ftCoordinates: 43°59'15"N, 121°23'53"W

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Seventh MountainDeschutes National Forest United States

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Lava Island Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Mill District, High Desert Museum, Lava Butte, Benham Falls.

5.7 miNE
Shopping district, Shopping, Neighbourhood
Old Mill District, Bend
147 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bend, Oregon, the Old Mill District stands as a premier shopping destination that harmoniously blends the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a vibrant selection of retail outlets. Once a bustling hub of lumber mills along the Deschutes...
3.2 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
High Desert Museum, Bend
81 min walk • The High Desert Museum is a cultural gem nestled in the scenic city of Bend, Oregon. This unique institution is dedicated to the rich history, art, and wildlife of the North American high desert region. With an extensive array of indoor and outdoor exhibits, the museum...
5.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Lava Butte, Bend
134 min walk • Lava Butte is a cinder cone in central Oregon, United States, just west of U.S. Route 97 between the towns of Bend, Oregon, and Sunriver, Oregon in Deschutes County.
3.4 miS
Natural attraction, Bike trail, Park
Benham Falls, Sunriver
88 min walk • Benham Falls are rapids of the Deschutes River located between Sunriver and Bend, Oregon, United States. With a pitch of 22.5°, they are rated Class 5 for watercraft, and are the largest falls on the upper Deschutes.
5 miNE
Park, Playground, Trail
Farewell Bend Park, Bend
128 min walk • Farewell Bend Park is a 22-acre park along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon, in the United States.
5.8 miNE
Park
Bend Whitewater Park, Bend
148 min walk • Bend Whitewater Park is a water recreation park in Bend, Oregon, in the United States.
4.8 miNE
Monuments and statues
Sound Garden, Bend
122 min walk • Sound Garden is an outdoor 2010 stainless steel sculpture by Lee Kelly, installed at the intersection of Reed Market Road and Mt. Bachelor Drive in Bend, Oregon, United States.
5.3 miNE
Park, Playground
Riverbend Park, Bend
136 min walk • Riverbend Park is a 13.1-acre along the Deschutes River, near Bend, Oregon's Old Mill District, in the United States. Yakaya is installed in the park.
5.7 miNE
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Theater
Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend
146 min walk • The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater built in the historic Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. The amphitheater's name-in-title sponsor is Hayden Homes, a Central Oregon home builder established in Redmond, Oregon in 1989.
5.8 miNE
Park
McKay Park, Bend
147 min walk • McKay Park is a 3.9-acre park in Bend, Oregon, in the United States. Named after Clyde McKay, the park opened in May 2000.
2.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Dillon Falls, Sunriver
57 min walk • Dillon Falls are rapids in the U.S. state of Oregon near Bend in the Deschutes National Forest. With a pitch of 76.5°, the falls are a significant obstacle to whitewater running and are rated Class 5.