The Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a park at the confluence of the
Deschutes and
Columbia
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rivers in the
U.S. state of
Oregon. It is a few miles east of
The Dalles. The park offers opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trail riding.
History
The chamber of commerce in The Dalles pushed for a state park at the location beginning in 1955. After years of studies, the state acquired the first tract of land in 1963, when it purchased from the Columbia-Deschutes Power Company. In 1963, an additional were purchased from the Miller family and added to the park.
Details
Deschutes River is one of 28 state parks in Oregon with year-round campgrounds although water is turned off during the winter. There are 34 campsites suitable for recreational vehicles, with electricity and water available. An additional 25 primitive sites with drinking water and facilities nearby are available.
The park is along the
Oregon Trail and offers a covered wagon to rent for camping.
[Richard, Terry. Weekend getaways / Sunny Eastern Gorge. '' The Oregonian'', March 13, 2005.] The park includes showers, mowed lawns, and wildlife viewing.
[ Hiking and biking opportunities include a trail named for former governor ]Victor G. Atiyeh
Victor George Atiyeh (; February 20, 1923 – July 20, 2014) was an American politician who served as the 32nd Governor of Oregon from 1979 to 1987. He was also the first elected governor of Middle Eastern descent and of Syrian descent in the ...
that runs along the Deschutes. Hunting is also available for pheasant, chukar, and Hungarian partridge during designated seasons for each. Located on the west shore of the Deschutes River, Heritage Landing boat ramp is on the opposite shore from the main access to the park,[ with the ]Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area
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about one mile (1.6 km) upriver.[Gault, Roy. Wildlife Viewing. '' Statesman Journal'', March 16, 2007.]
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State parks of Oregon
Parks in Sherman County, Oregon
1963 establishments in Oregon