Sparks lake is located roughly 25 miles west of Bend off the Cascade Lakes highway. This is a popular destination, and it’s easy to see why.

The ‘lake’ is actually a wetland surrounded by meadow marsh and stream wetlands. This biodiverse area gives you seemingly endless flora and fauna to experience as you kayak along its hidden jetties and beaches.

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Plenty of parking at day use area. Note: parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are not available at this site, but can be purchased from forest service offices or vendors.