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Three Rivers

Three Rivers is a town in Deschutes district, Oregon, United States of about 3,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 22 waterfalls. The must-see places are Oregon Observatory, Pringle Falls and Lava Butte.

43.8201° N, 121.4692° WPop. 3,014

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km121
Must-see124
Notable125
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Oregon Observatory, attraction near Three Rivers
Must-see

Oregon Observatory

Attraction · 9 km

Must-see

Pringle Falls

Waterfall · 18 km

Lava Butte, viewpoint near Three Rivers
Must-see

Lava Butte

Viewpoint · 18 km

Places near Three Rivers by type

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One day from Three Rivers

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

116 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Three Rivers
  2. Pringle Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Paulina Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lava Butteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. The High Desert Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Dillon Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Three Rivers
Today’s loopThree RiversStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Three Rivers?

Oregon Observatory (attraction, about 9 km), Pringle Falls (waterfall, about 18 km), Lava Butte (viewpoint, about 18 km), Dillon Falls (waterfall, about 20 km), The High Desert Museum (museum, about 24 km), Paulina Falls (waterfall, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Three Rivers?

121 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 waterfalls, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Three Rivers?

Lolo Butte, about 15 km by road; Lava Butte (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Three Rivers?

Lost Lake, about 28 km by road; East Lake (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Three Rivers?

Start in Three Rivers, visit Pringle Falls, then Paulina Falls, then Lava Butte, then The High Desert Museum, then Dillon Falls, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.