10 Facts About Central Oregon

Central Oregon is a geographic region in the U S state of Oregon and is traditionally considered to be made up of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties.

Central Oregon region covers approximately 7, 833 square miles, and sits at the convergence of the Basin and Range, Cascades, Blue Mountains, and Columbia River Plateau geologic regions.

Central Oregon has a wide variety of habitats including mountain high country, conifer forest lands, riparian areas, high desert, and alkali flats.

Examples of smaller mammals found in Central Oregon are beaver, raccoon, weasel, otter, mink, fisher, marten, striped skunk, black-tailed jackrabbit, mountain cottontail, pygmy rabbit, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and least chipmunk.

Central Oregon is home to seven woodpecker species, including downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, and Lewis's woodpecker.

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Economy of Central Oregon relies heavily upon timber, ranching, and outdoor recreation.

Much of Central Oregon is covered in forest and, while logging has declined in recent years, it is still an important part of the regional economy.

Central Oregon is the home of five destination resorts, as defined by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development: Brasada Ranch to the northeast of Bend; Sunriver to the south; Pronghorn to the northeast; Eagle Crest Resort west of Redmond; and Black Butte Ranch west of Sisters.

Central Oregon has a large outdoor tourism industry and it has a reputation for being a dog friendly vacation destination.

Central Oregon has 26 breweries that contribute to the growing craft beer scene in Oregon.