Deschutes district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Bend

Bend is a town in Deschutes district, Oregon, United States, home to about 87,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 waterfalls and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mirror Pond (1 km), Drake Park (1 km) and Miller's Landing Community Garden (1 km).

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Bend, Oregon
Bend, Deschutes district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bend at a glance

Location
Deschutes district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 87,014
Coordinates
44.0582° N, 121.3153° W
Places within 50 km
122 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Bend

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bend: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bend

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bend. The closest is Pilot Butte (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pilot Butte · viewpoint · Deschutes · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Lava Butte · viewpoint · Deschutes · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Horse Ridge · viewpoint · Deschutes · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Tumalo Mountain · viewpoint · Deschutes · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Ball Butte · viewpoint · Deschutes · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Powell Buttes · viewpoint · Crook · ~38 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bend

70 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bend. The closest is Mirror Pond (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Bend

45 waterfalls within 100 km of Bend. The closest is Tumalistis Falls (3 km); the best-known is Dillon Falls (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bend

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bend. The closest is Miller's Landing Community Garden (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Bend

14 caves within 100 km of Bend. The closest is Lava River Cave (Oregon) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bend

10 parks within 100 km of Bend. The closest is Drake Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bend

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bend
  2. 1 km Mirror Pond · lake, Deschutes
  3. 1 km Drake Park · park, Deschutes
  4. 1 km Miller's Landing Community Garden · garden, Deschutes
  5. 1 km McKay Park · park, Deschutes
  6. 1 km Bend Whitewater Park · park, Deschutes
  7. 1 km Back to Bend

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How to reach Bend

    All places near Bend by distance

    Within 15 km of Bend

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bend by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3983Pilot Butte (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1670Mirror Pond (1 km)
    Waterfalls2645Tumalistis Falls (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens825Miller's Landing Community Garden (1 km)
    Caves1214Lava River Cave (Oregon) (1 km)
    Parks710Drake Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage67Bend Historic Districts (1 km)
    Museums36Deschutes Historical Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions34Oregon Observatory (27 km)
    Churches12Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Treks12Oregon Desert Trail (28 km)

    Bend: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bend?

    Mirror Pond (lake, about 1 km), Drake Park (park, about 1 km), Miller's Landing Community Garden (garden, about 1 km), Bend Whitewater Park (park, about 1 km), McKay Park (park, about 1 km), Riverbend Park (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bend?

    122 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 waterfalls, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bend?

    Pilot Butte, about 3 km by road; Lava Butte (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bend?

    Mirror Pond, about 1 km by road; Tumalo Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bend?

    Tumalistis Falls, about 3 km by road; Lava Island Falls (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bend?

    Start in Bend, visit Mirror Pond, then Drake Park, then Miller's Landing Community Garden, then McKay Park, then Bend Whitewater Park, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bend?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Bend

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bend’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bend on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.