The mountain scenery at Sparks Lakes is absolutely gorgeous. We visited in mid May and the roads were clear with snow piled high on the side of the roads. We ended up hiking through a snow field at the lake and were surrounded by snow capped mountains.
We went in the fall and the fiery reds and yellows of leaves turning made high intensity contrasts all around the lava strewn inlets and outlets. Really Remarkable.
Best looking lake ever. The views were breathtaking, and the wildlife was amazing. If you visit Bend you have to see this lake. Take your kayak or canoe if you can!
Breathtaking reviews. The perfect place if you canoe. A great place to camp and hike. A ton of nature and scenery.
Famous Photographer Ray Atkenson loved Sparks Lake most of all, he photographed the heck out of this lake, and swam, cavorted and stomped all over the lake. I visit this lake all summer with my Shepherds, it is so shallow in the northern sections that you can just walk in it on a nice hot day, picking pieces of waterlogged...
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Close to Bend, flat water. Great time with friends! I love this lake, fun coves, lava tubes, excellent views of the South Sisters and Broken Top mountains. Great Views of Mt. Bachelor too. Flat water, Fun Times with Friends!!
My husband and I retired, moved to Bend, Oregon, and decided to become flat water kayakers. We've enjoyed paddling on the local rivers and the Cascade Lakes and our favorite is Sparks Lake. Trying to describe the natural beauty is a challenge! The waters are clean and you can observe fish swimming under your kayak. When you look up, you...
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This hike was perfect for my almost 5 year old and her friend. There are places to stop and play in the water (or at least sit by it) and the rock formations are really neat. You also get a great view of the mountains.
But, the views are not always great as the crowds are spoiling it with too much noise and too many boats. How can we keep this spot pristine is my question?
This is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes I have seen, and I've seen many. It's also the closest one to Bend, so it is usually busy in the summer, but that's all relative. "Busy" for Sparks means parking might be a bit tight, especially near the kayak put-in spots, but once you're on the lake you've still got...
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