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Deschutes River (Bend — Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park)

📍 Bend
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, steady year-round flow (spring-fed)
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Floaters need to take out before the Bend Whitewater Park's constructed rapids unless experienced in whitewater — this is a real, signed hazard distinct from the calm upstream sections.
🏞️ River Swim 🟢 Easy Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Deschutes River (Bend — Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park)

A gentle, steady-flowing stretch of the Deschutes running right through downtown Bend, popular for floating, tubing, and casual swimming between Farewell Bend Park and Drake Park.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, steady year-round flow (spring-fed)
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
River swimming, floating & tubing through downtown Bend
Managed By
City of Bend Parks & Recreation
County
Deschutes County, Oregon
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Farewell Bend Park / Riverbend Park, Bend, OR 97702

Access Notes:
Easy access at multiple city parks; floaters must take out BEFORE the Bend Whitewater Park rapids unless experienced

GPS Coordinates
44.0436, -121.3207
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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