Sparks Lake

Sparks Lake, a well-liked day trip and weekend getaway destination in Central Oregon is located in the Deschutes National Forest 30 miles west of Bend. The breathtaking Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway leads to the lake. South Sister provides a stunning backdrop for the 360 acres of Sparks Lake, which also offers a lively atmosphere to enjoy both on and off the lake.

South Sister provides a stunning backdrop for the 360 acres of Sparks Lake, which also offers a lively atmosphere to enjoy both on and off the lake. Boats with and without motors leave a soft wake on Sparks Lake all summer long. However, because the speed limit at Sparks Lake is only ten miles per hour, it is not a good place for water skiing or tubing. The only sort of angling permitted on the lake is fly fishing. The old lava flows that block the shoreline make boating the most common method of casting a line.

Sparks Lake receives a lot of visitors thanks to this distinctive shoreline as well as other vivid Cascade Mountain features. The 2.5-mile Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail provides a wonderfully informative approach to discovering the picturesque surroundings. The trail starts close to the Sparks Lake boat launch and winds through lodgepole pines and lava flows.

Location: Deschutes County, Oregon