Deschutes National Forest completes Tumalo Falls platform repairs

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Tumalo Falls viewing platform has reopened to the public following the completion of repair work. While the overlook is now accessible, visitors must currently reach the site by foot as driving access has not yet opened for the season.

Repairs were required because the wooden platform of the previous viewing deck was deteriorating and needed to be replaced. Deschutes National Forest staff also used the repair period to conduct a structural inspection of the overlook.

The repair project followed a brief timeline once the work began. Materials were transported to the site on Monday, March 16, and Deschutes National Forest employees completed the repairs on Thursday, March 19.

Deschutes National Forest staff performed all the labor for the deck replacement. The total cost for the project materials was approximately $1,900.

Tumalo Falls is a popular destination located a few minutes from the nearby trailhead. The site features various amenities for visitors, including picnic areas and access to a network of hiking and mountain biking trails.