Sunriver Travel Guide

Sunriver is a resort community located in Deschutes County, in western Oregon. Sunriver is best known as the hometown of the luxury Sunriver Resort and residential community.

Things to Do in Sunriver

While in town, check out the world-class golf course at the Sunriver Resort. 63 perfect holes fill the course that is worthy of the best pros. Not a golfer? Take a ride on some of the 30 miles of biking trails available in town. Sunriver Stables let you go out on guided horseback riding tours, while the Deschutes River is great for canoeing. Stop by the Sage Springs Spa or the Village at Sunriver.

Best Time to Visit Sunriver

The best time to visit is between June to September for the warm summer weather.

A Local's Guide to Sunriver

The quiet resort of Sunriver, Oregon, is a purpose-built vacation community in Deschutes County. With only 1,400 permanent residents, the small resort has remained unspoiled.

The resort is part of the Bend Metropolitan Statistical Area, located on the eastern side of the Deschutes River, about fifteen miles south of Bend at the base of the Cascade Range.

There are a mixture of residential homes and Sunriver vacation homes as well as recreational areas and a commercial development called 'The Village' at Sunriver. Guests can also enjoy banqueting facilities, a fine-dining restaurant and other amenities.

Travelers staying at Sunriver should take a walk to Fort Rock Park to experience the wildlife and get back to nature. There is a grassy field, pavilion shelter and playground equipment for children. There are also several picnic tables perfect for eating outside. For sporty visitors, there are basketball and tennis courts, softball, volleyball and horseshoes facilities.

Caldera Springs is close by and offers luxury rental homes perfect for relaxing family vacations. In fact, Downtown Bend, Oregon has been voted one of the best places to live or retire by Fortune, Travel & Leisure, Time, and Outside.

Nature & Outdoors

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are over 300 miles of mountain bike trails and an extinct volcano in the city limits. Just outside Bend is Mt. Bachelor -- a haven for skiiers. The peak offers a 3,365 vertical foot drop, 3,683 skiable acres, 71 runs, and averages 370 inches of snow each year.

There are additionally four golf courses managed by Sunriver Resort. Two are public (Meadows and Woodlands) and two are private (Caldera and Crosswater, available to guests staying at the resort). There is also a recreation center on site at Sunriver called SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic and Recreation Center).

Families visiting Oregon should check out the High Desert Museum. This shows the best wildlife, history and art local to the area and is one of the top-rated places to visit.

Historic characters will take visitors through the real stories of Oregon explorers and settlers, while exhibits on local wildlife, birds of prey and Native American culture are also on display.

For a relaxing soak at the end of the day, choose a Sunriver rental that has a private hot tub for some real luxury.

Cabins in Sunriver

Set in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in central Oregon, the town of Sunriver has plenty to offer visitors. The town proudly lays claim to having over 300 days of sunshine a year -- a climate great for making the most of the outdoors. People flock to vacation homes here throughout the year for the 63 holes of championship golf, a world-class spa, and over 40 miles of bike trials.

Property amenities

A walk to Fort Rock Park is a great way to spend the day, and with many pet-friendly Sunriver vacation rentals, you can bring your dog along with you. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the many golf courses in the area, such as the popular Meadows Golf Course. Elsewhere, the recreation center has an indoor and outdoor pool, and is brilliant for a family day out. Learn about the history of the area in the High Desert Museum or in the winter, take to the slopes of Mt Bachelor for some skiing.

There are many Sunriver cabin rentals in the region, all with something unique to offer. Some homes come with hot tubs, while others have picturesque river views over Deschutes River -- perfect for water sports on a family vacation. There are many great rentals in Caldera Spring, all ready to be your new home-away-from-home.