🪨 Creek Spot
🟢 Easy $5 day-use fee (OR State Parks)
🌊 About Tumalo Creek / Tumalo State Park
A locally popular creek near Bend offering a cooler alternative to the Deschutes, with several easy-access swimming spots within the state park.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 day-use fee (OR State Parks)
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, mountain-fed
Water Type
Creek swimming spots
Managed By
Oregon State Parks (Tumalo SP)
County
Deschutes County, Oregon
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Tumalo State Park, 64855 Tumalo Reservoir Rd, Bend, OR 97703
Access Notes:
Easy access; popular with locals for a quick dip
✅ 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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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 day-use fee (OR State Parks)
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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