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Access Site OR

Dillon Falls

Deschutes River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Sunriver, OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.95713000, -121.41658330
XH4M+V9 Sunriver, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Deschutes River at Benham Falls near Bend, OR Same River 1.9 mi away
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DESCHUTES River Below WICKIUP Reservoir Near LA PINE, OR Same River 23.1 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV+ Put-in Deschutes - 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Deschutes River
15 runs (13 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
IV-V Put-in at this location 04. Benham Falls to Dillon Falls
3.0 mi
IV+ Put-in at this location 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen
1.3 mi
III+ Put-in at this location 06. Aspen to Lava Island Falls
2.0 mi
I Take-out at this location 03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls
17.5 mi
V Downstream from here (2.4 mi to put-in) 07. Lava Island Falls to Meadow Picnic Area
1.1 mi
IV Downstream from here (3.5 mi to put-in) 08. Meadow Picnic Area to Farewell Bend Park
4.3 mi
I-II Downstream from here (8.2 mi to put-in) 09. Farewell Bend Park to Sawyer Park
5.1 mi
III-IV Downstream from here (11.5 mi to put-in) 10. Sawyer Park to Tumalo State Park
5.5 mi 57 ft/mi
III Downstream from here (13.6 mi to put-in) 11. Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park
13.0 mi 21 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Downstream from here (27.4 mi to put-in) 12. Tetherow Crossing Park to Lower Bridge
7.8 mi 27 ft/mi
III-IV+ Downstream from here (29.0 mi to put-in) 13. Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir
15.6 mi 39 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (11.1 mi from take-out) 02. Pringle Falls to Big River Campground
15.7 mi
I(IV) Upstream from here (19.3 mi from take-out) 01. Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls
10.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III 57 mi away K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls
52.8 mi 12 ft/mi
III 94 mi away L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River
43.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Dillon Falls provides a convenient boat launch into the Deschutes River near Sunriver, offering access to one of Oregon's premier paddling and boating destinations. The day-use area includes an on-site boat ramp, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. Note that motors are prohibited on the Deschutes River at this location, making it ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and non-motorized boaters.

Beyond the water access, Dillon Falls serves as an excellent trailhead for exploring the scenic Deschutes River Trail system. The 0.3-mile accessible shoreline trail provides hiking opportunities, and the location connects paddlers to a broader network of river trails passing other notable waterfalls including Benham Falls and Lava Island Falls. Horse trailer parking is also available for those interested in equestrian access to the riverside trails.

The site is located in the Deschutes National Forest near Sunriver, making it a natural hub for outdoor recreation. Confirm current conditions and any trail status before visiting, as some sections of the Deschutes River Trail system may be periodically rerouted for maintenance.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Deschutes National Forest Located within