🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy $10 day-use fee (USFS)
🌊 About Scout Lake
A small lake where only non-motorized watercraft are allowed, making the water calmer and noticeably warmer than Bend's larger Cascade Lakes.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$10 day-use fee (USFS)
Water Temperature
💧 Warmer than larger Cascade lakes (smaller size)
Water Type
Small non-motorized lake
Managed By
US Forest Service (Deschutes National Forest)
County
Jefferson County, Oregon
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Off US-20, ~40 mi NW of Bend, near Black Butte Ranch, OR
Access Notes:
Easy access; non-motorized only, making it calmer for swimmers
✅ 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: $10 day-use fee (USFS)
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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