22K views · 5.6K reactions | A glowing turquoise gem nestled in the Deschutes National Forest just outside of Bend, Oregon is a summer MUST DO paddle🧚🥹 SHARE with your besties☀️🍉 SAVE for your summer bucket list🚣♀️ Sitting roadside at 5,450 feet, this shallow lake spans approximately 23 acres, with an average depth of only 3 feet and a maximum depth of 10 feet — making it one of the shallowest lakes in the region Its vivid color, often described as “devilishly green or blue,” is what gave Devils Lake its name. The unique turquoise hue of the water is a result of the interaction of light with the minerals in the lake and the surrounding volcanic rock…simply stunning!😍 It’s part of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, a route that links some of Central Oregon’s most stunning alpine lakes👌🏻 Formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, Devils Lake is now a beloved destination for hikers, campers, anglers, paddle boarders, kayakers, and photographers. With easy access directly off the highway and dramatic views, it’s the perfect spot to relax, explore, or launch into a classic Central Oregon adventure🥾🌲💫 Speaking of fish, did you see the rainbow trout swim by in the video?😍 You are just floating over schools of them…too cool! 📍Devils Lake Along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway 26 miles west of Bend Paddle, swim (cold🥶), picnic, camp, fish, hike ⛺️Devils Lake Campground is at South Sister/Devils Lake Trailhead 10 sites…1st come 1st serves Popular spot for accessing the Three Sisters Wilderness❤️ ➡️smooth waters, great for beginner paddlers and families This lake is small and can get busy on summer days…we paddled 9-11am and it was perfect 🤩 📍Devils Lake Hike 1.7 miles out and back Easy family friendly Dog friendly🐶 As always….Leave no trace! #devilslake #oregon #pnw #oregonexplored #paddle #traveloregon #travel #summer #paddleboardingadventures #paddleboard #getoutdoors #explore #camp #bend #deschutesnationalforest #hike #centraloregon #float #wildandscenic #gem #hiking #lakes #lake | Karmen Cook | Facebook
