Local Area Attractions Near Redmond / Central Oregon KOA Holiday

We are located in the High Desert of Central Oregon. With endless outdoor activities nearby, many within 20 miles.  Several day trips to see some of Oregons most beautiful locations.

Haystack Reservoir - 1/2 mile

Haystack Reservoir - 1/2 mile

Enjoy great fishing and boating at Haystack Reservoir.

Lake Billy Chinook (6 miles)

Lake Billy Chinook (6 miles)

Well known state wide for water skiing and boating and offers a marina for boat rentals.

Smith Rock State Park (12 miles)

Smith Rock State Park (12 miles)

The Crooked River winds in serpentine loops around the base of colorful Smith Rock in Central Oregon. Smith Rock State Park offers world class rock climbing along with an overlook of the Crooked River.

Peter Skien Ogden State Wayside (10 miles)

Peter Skien Ogden State Wayside (10 miles)

Vertical basalt cliffs and scenic river canyon viewed from the old Hwy 97 bridge.

Henderson Flat OHV Trail System (5 miles)

Henderson Flat OHV Trail System (5 miles)

The Henderson Flat is located on the Crooked River National Grassland with open juniper vegetation spread over steep to rolling hills and interspersed with dramatically beautiful red rimrock breaks. It provides 18 miles of trails for casual OHV use covering about 1,480 acres.

Richardson's Ranch (33 miles)

Richardson's Ranch (33 miles)

Go rock hounding with helpful staff and guidance to find the treasure you are looking for.

6683 Hay Creek Road

Madras, OR 97741

541-475-2680

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The High Desert Museum (36 miles)

The High Desert Museum (36 miles)

The High Desert Museum immerses visitors in culture and history. Encounter wild Eagles, owls, otter, lynx, porcupine and other rescued animals in natural habitats. Meet stagecoach drivers, pioneers and others from the American frontier. Experience Native American and Western art, culture through fun and educational exhibits.

Headwaters of the Metolius River (40 miles)

Headwaters of the Metolius River (40 miles)

Come see a river spring to life out of a hill side after taking a short hike from the trailhead.

Newberry National Volcanic Monument (40 miles)

Newberry National Volcanic Monument (40 miles)

Including Lava Lands, Lava Butte, Lava River Cave, Lava Cast Forest, Newberry Crater with East Lake & Paulina Lake, Paulina Peak, Paulina Falls, Big Obsidian Flow, and the Deschutes River. The Monument totals 50,000 acres of lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features in Central Oregon. See Newberry National Volcanic Monument online.

White Water Rafting (42 miles)

White Water Rafting (42 miles)

Great white water rafting on the Deschutes River starting in Maupin, Oregon.

John Day Fossil Beds (80 miles)

John Day Fossil Beds (80 miles)

The John Day Fossil Beds contain great numbers of well-preserved fossils of remarkable diversity, spanning over 40 million years of "The Age of Mammals".

Crooked River National Grasslands

Crooked River National Grasslands

The grassland is one of six federally designated grasslands in the U.S. and it encompasses 155,000 acres in Jefferson County. It is home to more than 375 species of wildlife. The KOA is surrounded by the National Grasslands.

McKenzie Scenic Loop

McKenzie Scenic Loop

This is a paved summer only route over McKenzie Pass on Hwy 242 above Sisters.

Cascade Lake Highway

Cascade Lake Highway

The highway leads from the desert plateau of the Deschutes Valley to the base of the Cascade Range and provides access to Mt. Bachelor. The 87 mile paved loop is a designated National Scenic Byway and offers spectacular views.

Crater Lake National Park (120 miles)

Crater Lake National Park (120 miles)

Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface or hike some of the park's various trails including Mr. Scott at 8,929 ft.

Indian Head Casino (35 miles)

Indian Head Casino (35 miles)

Central Oregon's only casino is located in the heart of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

White River Falls State Park (50 miles)

White River Falls State Park (50 miles)

See a spectacular 90 foot waterfall and the site of a historic power plant.

Columbia Drag Boat Association

Columbia Drag Boat Association

CDBA comes to Haystack Reservoir every year after Labor Day Weekend. Please come join the Fun!!!

Haystack

Culver, OR 97734