Sunriver (Oregon)

Not to be confused with Sun River Montana.

Sunriver is a city in Central Oregon.

Get in

By plane

Redmond Municipal Airport (also known as Roberts Field) (RDM ^IATA) located about 45 minutes north of Sunriver, is the closest airport with commercial passenger service. Several regional airlines offer service to western hubs, including San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. There are no public transit services from RDM to Sunriver. Rental cars are available at the airport from a number of major rental companies. Taxi/shuttle services for service to/from Sunriver include:

• Sunriver Resort Shuttle, 17600 Center Dr, ☎ [phone]. Call in advanced for reservations and pricing. 
• People Shuttle, ☎ [phone]. Call or book online in advanced for reservations. 
• Redmond Airport Shuttle, ☎ [phone]. Call or book online in advanced for reservations. 

Sunriver Airport (SUO  ^IATA) is a public-use airport located in Sunriver. The airport has no commercial passenger service, but is served by Enterprise Rental Car (phone [phone]). There is a 24-hour courtesy shuttle from the airport to the resort.

Portland International Airport (PDX ^IATA) is the closest major and international airport to Sunriver. Portland is approximately three and a half hours north-west of Sunriver. Rental cars are available at the airport from a number of major rental companies.

By car

Sunriver lies 15 miles south of Bend on US Highway 97. From US 97, you can take Cottonwood Road (exit 151) to the north end of town, or take S Century Drive (exit 153) to the south end of town.

Get around

By car

Driving in Sunriver can be confusing for first-timers, the town only has a few intersections. Instead there are "Circles" which are one way roundabouts where multiple streets intersect. They are numbered 1 through 11, and there is no circle 8 (if a local tells you to go to circle 8, he's just picking on the tourists). Without specific step by step directions finding your destination can be tricky. There are free maps available at many local business as well as both the entrances to Sunriver from Highway 97.

By foot

Sunriver has over 30 miles of well maintained paved paths designated for pedestrian use (biking and walking). The paths can take you anywhere in town, and are also kept clean for walking during the winter months.

By bike

Biking is a very popular mode of transportation in Sunriver since there are many bike rental shops and over 30 miles of paths that go anywhere in town.

See

Oregon Observatory at Sunriver

• Oregon Observatory at Sunriver, 57245 River Rd., ☎ [phone]. Visit the Oregon Observatory on a clear night and you will be in for a treat. The observatory possesses many telescopes including over ten 8-20 inch diameter telescopes. Being outside the city there is little light pollution making images more vivid and bright. Adults $10; Kids 2-12 $8; Solar viewing (daytime) Free. 
• Sunriver Nature Center, ☎ [phone]. The Nature Center is a great place to learn about the Central Oregon wildlife. It offers a botanical garden, nature trail, and hands-on animal exhibits. The nature trail lets you view a forest and marsh environment, you can also see a resident bald eagle, exotic marsh birds, animal tracks, and a dormant volcano. (updated Jan 2017)

Do

Sunriver Meadows Golf Course at sunset

If you enjoy outdoor activities then Sunriver is the place to be. Sunriver offers things such as White Water rafting tours, Fishing Tours, Biking Tours, and Hiking Tours in the summer time. Golfing in Sunriver is also another thing to think about. When the winter months show up, Sunriver turns into a winter recreation town. Sunriver offers skiing/snowboarding rentals, Snowmobiling tours, Cross Country Skiing trails, and there is an Ice skating rink located in Sunriver as well. Depending on the time of year Sunriver offers activities that correlate well with the changing seasons.

Golf

Sunriver offers three well known championship golf courses, the Woodlands course, the Meadows course, and Crossswater. Woodlands course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. the Woodlands course is a challenge for any player. Winding through the woodlands of Sunriver the course offers an abundance of doglegs water hazards and elevation changes. With its great conditions the Woodlands course is fun for any player. Meadows course: Enjoy wonderful views of meadows and the marshlands from the actual Sun river. John Fought's design uses many directional bunkers for a fun and challenging golf experience. Crosswater: One of "America's 100 Greatest Courses" according to Golf Digest. Crosswater is nothing short of a masterpiece as it wanders through the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers, and in and out of the woods. Every hole has five separate tee boxes. Crosswater has housed a few big tournaments including the 2006 men's NCAA final.

Buy

There is a central village mall located near the main entrance of Sunriver Village. There are over 25 stores, mostly locally owned, including a grocery store. The mall is commonly visited for its outdoor sheltered ice skating rink.

There is also a grocery store and gas station on Sunriver's north end, near the Cottonwood entrance.

Eat

• Meadows at the Lodge. Located in the Sunriver lodge, the Meadows restaurant offers "Oregon First" indigenous cuisine. There is a great view of Mt. Bachelor through huge windows in the restaurant. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and special Sunday brunches. 
• The Village at Sunriver (Sunriver Village Mall), ☎ [phone]. Enjoy a number of restaurants at the Village Mall, where you can eat inside or outside. You are bound to find a menu for your taste at one of these restaurants. 
• Blondie's Pizza, ☎ [phone]. Defintely, the best pizza place in Sunriver. And one of the best in Central Oregon. They also serve salads, sandwiches, pasta and espresso drinks. 

Drink

• Owl's Nest. Located at the Sunriver Lodge, the Owl's Nest offers full a restaurant and bar facility. Enjoy a grille style menu, and Northwest microbrews while gazing at the Meadows golf course and surrounding meadow. 

Sleep

When staying in Sunriver, you have several alternatives for lodging. You can stay right at the Sunriver Resort or you can rent private vacation homes through a property manager or directly from the owners.

• 🌍 Sunriver Resort, 17600 Abott Dr, ☎ [phone]. Sunriver, This Central Oregon resort is located 15 miles from Bend, Oregon in the Pacific Northwest and features lodging, Sunriver vacation rentals, meeting & wedding facilities, golf, spa, ski packages, and recreation.  

Go next

Routes through Sunriver

Yakima ← Bend ←

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→ La Pine → Klamath Falls