Deschutes River State Recreation Area provides direct access to the Deschutes River at its confluence with the Columbia River, featuring a campground with 78 sites (A-Loop open year-round with electric hookups, B/T loops seasonal and primitive), vault toilets, and seasonal showers.

The Heritage Landing boat ramp is located across the river and requires a Lower Deschutes River Boater Pass for any floating device use. The area offers 32 miles of bike trails and 7.

5 miles of hiking trails, with bank fishing available in the last two miles of the river (fly-fishing only, no bait).