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Watersports in Jefferson County
 
Visitor Information
Swimming:

Families Enjoy the Olympic sized Village Hot Springs Pool at Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino. Naturally heated by the Hot Springs, the water is cooled to a comfortable 88 degrees in the summer and 92 degrees in the winter. Amenities to the village pool include two hot tubs, and extra large deck for sunbathing, a kiddy pool and a 140' long slide. A private pool is located at the Lodge for guests.


Lake Billy Chinook - The Cove Palisades State Park is central Oregon's year-round recreational destination for the entire family. Located in Oregon's high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm in the summer months and chilly but generally mild in the winter. The park is situated among towering cliffs that surround beautiful Lake Billy Chinook. The park features myriad water recreational opportunities, a full-service campground, store, restaurant, marina (check latest water level information for boaters) and rental services. Not interested in camping? Rustic lakeshore log cabins are available. Nature lovers will find nearly 10 miles of hiking trails that give access to areas rich in wildlife and splendid scenery. The park is home to two popular special events: the Lake Billy Chinook Day in September (a clean-up and festival) and the annual Eagle Watch in February. Learn about the unusual and unique attributes of Central Oregon's premier recreational and natural resource area ... at water level!


Boating:

Lake Billy Chinook - The Cove Palisades State Park is central Oregon's year-round recreational destination for the entire family. Located in Oregon's high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm in the summer months and chilly but generally mild in the winter. The park is situated among towering cliffs that surround beautiful Lake Billy Chinook. The park features myriad water recreational opportunities, a full-service campground, store, restaurant, marina (check latest water level information for boaters) and rental services. Not interested in camping? Rustic lakeshore log cabins are available. Nature lovers will find nearly 10 miles of hiking trails that give access to areas rich in wildlife and splendid scenery. The park is home to two popular special events: the Lake Billy Chinook Day in September (a clean-up and festival) and the annual Eagle Watch in February. Learn about the unusual and unique attributes of central Oregon's premier recreational and natural resource area ... at water level! Kayak tours are led weekly during the summer, and on select weekends at other times of the year. milies can splash around in the pool or take a walk around the village and enjoy cultural sights such as the gift shop. Kids can pack their towels and take a trip down the giant, 140' slide into the cooled waters of the Olympic-sized hot mineral pool.


The Pelton Dam, just south of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, forms Lake Simtustus. The area offers boat rentals, boat launch, swimming and picnic areas. There is a speed limit in the southern section, but there is plenty area to water-ski in the north end. This little known lake has two campgrounds, Lake Simtustus Campground and Pelton Park.


If you are looking for that perfect location to go camping, go fishing, have a family reunion, hold a banquet or spend your vacation, then Suttle Lake is the right place. Our vision is to be the preferred source of recreation for family's and individuals by offering the best in services and accommodations possible while presenting a broad range of recreational choices that inspires the body, mind and spirit.


Water Skiing:

Lake Billy Chinook - The Cove Palisades State Park is central Oregon's year-round recreational destination for the entire family. Located in Oregon's high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm in the summer months and chilly but generally mild in the winter. The park is situated among towering cliffs that surround beautiful Lake Billy Chinook. The park features myriad water recreational opportunities, a full-service campground, store, restaurant, marina (check latest water level information for boaters) and rental services. Not interested in camping? Rustic lakeshore log cabins are available. Nature lovers will find nearly 10 miles of hiking trails that give access to areas rich in wildlife and splendid scenery. The park is home to two popular special events: the Lake Billy Chinook Day in September (a clean-up and festival) and the annual Eagle Watch in February. Learn about the unusual and unique attributes of central Oregon's premier recreational and natural resource area ... at water level! Kayak tours are led weekly during the summer, and on select weekends at other times of the year. milies can splash around in the pool or take a walk around the village and enjoy cultural sights such as the gift shop. Kids can pack their towels and take a trip down the giant, 140' slide into the cooled waters of the Olympic-sized hot mineral pool.


The Pelton Dam, just south of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, forms Lake Simtustus. The area offers boat rentals, boat launch, swimming and picnic areas. There is a speed limit in the southern section, but there is plenty area to water-ski in the north end. This little known lake has two campgrounds, Lake Simtustus Campground and Pelton Park.


If you are looking for that perfect location to go camping, go fishing, have a family reunion, hold a banquet or spend your vacation, then Suttle Lake is the right place. Our vision is to be the preferred source of recreation for family's and individuals by offering the best in services and accommodations possible while presenting a broad range of recreational choices that inspires the body, mind and spirit.


Rafting:

Imperial River Company Have you ever wanted to go on a moonlight float trip? Imagine crystal clear starlit skies, crickets, frogs and birds all joining into a beautiful night song. Nice warm weather and skilled guides round out this unforgettable experience. We have just the trip for you. Call or email us for information on our next big event. We will be taking a select number of guests for a wonderful adventure under the big full moon in August and September. Contact us early to get more information. Call 1-800-395-3903.


Houseboats:

Lake Billy Chinook Houseboats - We are based at 3Rivers Marina on the arm of the Metolius river located in beautiful sunny Central Oregon. Located just three hours from Portland, we have approximately 75 miles of shoreline, lots of sun and a variety of fish. Round Butte Dam is a hydroelectric producer and one of the largest earthen structures of it's type in the U.S., this rock filled dam holds back the Deschutes, the Metolius, and Crooked Rivers to form beautiful lake Billy Chinook. The water level of the lake is nearly 400 feet above the canyon floor and allows a unique vantage point to see 10 million years of geologic history embedded in the canyon walls. This area is photographers paradise. The Crooked River arm provides beautiful rock formations such as Devil's Post Pile and The Ship: and on the Metolius arm, one can see some fantastic views of Mount Jefferson. The season for renting houseboats is from May 14 to September 30 so book yours now and soon you will be resting and relaxing in the sun. Phone: (541) 546-2939


The Cove Palisades Marina rents houseboats also. They have put their feet in the water, so to speak, with three houseboats. Each one of them is maintained well by the staff and you will not go without much of anything. They are fully equipped with all of the amenities of home. Feel free to bring your ski boat with you and tie it on for daily fun. Phone: (541) 546-3521

White Water Rafting

White Water Rafting
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Lake Simtustus

Lake Simtustus Marina and Campground
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Lake Billy Chinook

Lake Billy Chinook
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Aerial photos taken by
Phil Comingore

 


 
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