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Local favourite lake · Deschutes, Oregon

Desane Lake

Desane Lake is a lake in Deschutes, Oregon.

Desane Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Desane Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Desane Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.91363, -121.91683. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Desane Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Desane Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Desane Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Desane Lake?

    Nearby: Mink Lake (lake, 2 km), Doris Lake (lake, 9 km), Williamson Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Cultus Lake (lake, 12 km), Elk Lake (lake, 14 km), Lava Lake (lake, 15 km).