Cascade Lakes is made up of nearly 100 natural lakes scattered along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway in Central Oregon, which begins in Bend and winds its way through the mountains for 66 miles. The lakes are best seen while you are backcountry camping and hiking or on leisurely day hikes. Either way, you’ll get breathtaking views of Broken Top, Mount Bachelor, and South Sister lakes along the way. Some of the lakes were created by glacial gouging and others by volcanic action under the glacier, and they offer an array of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water-skiing, and wakeboarding. Land-based activities include hiking, mountain biking, camping, backpacking, and relaxing on one the many beaches along the lake's shorelines.

Cascade Lakes are 46 min (37.2 miles via US-97 S and NF-40) from Bend.


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