Pets allowed
Allowed with Restrictions
Guided tours
No
Backcountry camping
Yes
Lodging
No
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The Diamond Peak Wilderness is a 52,611-acre federally protected area in the Cascade Mountain Range. It is managed by the United States Forest Service and is situated along the Cascade crest in both the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests.

The area has scenic lakes, streams, meadows, and the Diamond Peak Volcano (8,744'), the highest point in Diamond Peak Wilderness. For an ascent up Diamond Peak, Marie Lake, Divide Lake, and Rockpile Lake are popular base camps. 

COMMON VEGETATION

There are hemlock and lodgepole pine trees, western white pine trees, fir trees, alpine flowers, huckleberries, and dwarf manzanita trees growing in the area.

COMMON ANIMALS

The area is home to black-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, black bears, marmots, rabbits, squirrels, pine martens, foxes, pikas, Clark's nutcracker, and Oregon jays.

RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Recreational activities in the Diamond Peak Wilderness include trail running,  hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and mountain climbing. There are about 52 miles of trails across the wilderness, including the Diamond Peak Trail and a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). In the winter the area is popular for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

PERMITS

Permits are required for overnight and day use from June 15-October 15. Obtaining a permit is free and can be done by self-issue at the trailhead.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Diamond Peak Wilderness: Deschutes

Diamond Peak Wilderness: Willamette

 

Logistics + Planning

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

NW Forest Pass

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Diamond Peak Volcano. Alpine lakes. Meadows.

Cons

Mosquitos in the summer.

Features

Wildlife
Backcountry camping
Fishing
Big vistas
Geologically significant
Horseback riding
Bird watching
Wildflowers
Near lake or river

Location

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