The Lower Deschutes boat ramp at Lake Billy Chinook offers a sandy beach entrance and multiple swim ladders for easy water access, with ample parking available though it can fill completely on busy summer weekends.

This freshwater dive and recreation site features dramatic underwater cliff faces and rock formations, with visibility typically ranging from 40-60 feet or better away from the swimming area.

Day-use parking permits are required; the ramp can get crowded with boat traffic during high season (summer and fall), so flying a dive flag is essential for safety.