Activities

The city proudly calls itself the "Tallest Town in Oregon" — and for good reason. Sitting at a lofty 4,802 feet above sea level, Lakeview offers crisp mountain air and stunning high-desert vistas at every turn.

Right next door, you can experience one of nature’s most entertaining wonders: Ol’ Perpetual, a natural hot water geyser that erupts regularly. Soak in the view from the comfort of your campsite, enjoy the night sky as you sleep under our prestigious Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary, or unwind even more at the soothing hot mineral springs. After a day on the road, nothing beats melting away the miles in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Hunters Hot springs followed by a delicious meal at The Geyser Room Restaurant with a full bar.

But Lakeview is far more than just hot springs — it’s an OHV rider’s paradise.

Nestled in the Goose Lake Valley at the base of the Warner Mountains, Lakeview sits on the edge of the vast Fremont-Winema National Forest. These areas boast hundreds of miles of trails open to OHVs, side-by-sides, quads, mountain bikes, and hikers alike. Motorcycle enthusiasts will love the scenic forest roads, while anglers can cast a line in pristine lakes and streams.

June brings the Oregon Tour de Outback with almost 200 riders. We highly recommend a stop in Lakeview to do some gravel grinding. And every September, the town comes alive with the excitement of the Lake County Roundup rodeo.

Winter brings its own magic. Just 10 miles northeast on Oregon Route 140, Warner Canyon Ski Area delivers excellent alpine skiing and snowboarding in a beautiful national forest setting. Snowmobilers also find plenty of snow parks with groomed and backcountry terrain to explore.

And if you’re looking for an adrenaline rush of a different kind, Lakeview is world-renowned for hang-gliding and paragliding. In 1991 it was officially named the “Hang-Gliding Capital of the West.”