Hosmer Lake is a premier alpine destination located in the Deschutes National Forest along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, roughly 36 miles southwest of Bend, Oregon. Situated at an elevation of 4,950 feet, this natural, 200-acre lake is famous for its gin-clear waters, shallow depths, and stunning, unobstructed views of Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top, and the South Sister volcano. 

Link to Forest Service webpage 

From Salem: Take OR-22 E/Santiam Hwy SE and US-20 E to US-97 S in Bend (95 miles). Take exit 138, NW Colorado Ave.  Follow SW Century Dr and Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway to NF-600 (36 miles).

South campground is located next to the boat launch, alongside the deeper, lower lake.

Mallard Marsh campground is located next to the channel between the upper and lower lakes.

Located on the lower lake, next to the boat launch, the few pull-through sites are located on the lake side of the road.   The club usually has its potluck here near the boat launch. The campground closes the last Sunday of September.  Early reservations are recommended for the desirable sites.

Click here for reservations 

Mallard Marsh Campground

The lake is fly fishing, barbless hooks only.  It is planted with rainbow and cutthroat trout.  It has endemic brook trout, which vary in size from 5 inches to 24+ inches.  It is popular with kayakers/canoeists, which is sometimes problematic, especially on weekends.

Our club typically gets together the Saturday afternoon of our outing for a potluck, with burgers and hot dogs supplied by the club.  The details will be in that month's newsletter.