About 20 minutes from Bend

Moving to Sunriver

Resort living, year round.

Sunriver at a glance

County
Deschutes

Sunriver is an unincorporated community, so the state does not list city figures for it. Rules and costs differ by neighborhood, so ask us before you choose a home.

What to know

Sunriver is a resort community south of Bend with golf, bike paths, pools and river access. Some owners live here full time. Others use a home as a vacation property or rental. Rules and costs differ by neighborhood, so ask us before you fall in love with a home.

Good fit in Sunriver if you

  • You want golf, paths and resort amenities at your door
  • You want a second home or a vacation rental
  • You want a low-density setting with the river nearby

Current prices and market numbers

Prices move month to month, so we do not print them here. See the latest numbers or ask us for a snapshot of Sunriver.

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Highlights

What stands out in Sunriver

Newberry National Volcanic Monument

The monument was created in 1990 inside the Deschutes National Forest. The Forest Service lists Sunriver among the closest towns. The monument covers more than 54,000 acres of lakes, lava flows and volcanic features.

Lava River Cave

The cave is a mile-long lava tube. The Forest Service estimates 1.5 hours for the full tour, about 2.2 miles round trip. The entrance starts with 55 stairs.

Paved path through the forest

The Sun-Lava path winds from Lava Lands Visitor Center to the Deschutes River at the Benham Falls East Trailhead. The Forest Service describes the route as open to cyclists of any age or ability.

Sources

Facts checked November 2026 against the pages below. Agencies update their figures, so check the source for the latest. Population figures are Census Bureau estimates. Portland State University publishes different estimates for Oregon cities, so numbers vary by source.

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