Welcome to the Historic Gilchrist Waterfront Resort in Central Oregon

Oregon's Top Rated Family Lakefront Resort

The Historic Gilchrist Waterfront Resort embodies togetherness for family and friends, providing a perfect setting to create memories amidst Oregon’s stunning beauty.

Discover the new go-to vacation spot at our welcoming resort in Central Oregon, designed for families to create cherished memories. Spread across 12 acres, enjoy summer activities, including a heated swimming lap pool, rejuvenating hot tub, and courts for tennis and basketball. Dive into activities like badminton, volleyball, and leisurely bike rides, or set sail on the water with paddle boards, pedal boats, kayaks, and pontoon boats.

As winter blankets our landscape, cozy up by the warmth of our heated pool and hot tub or gather around the crackling fire pit under seasonal snowfall. We are centrally located, just a one-hour drive to popular destinations like Crater Lake, Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, and downtown Bend Oregon. Our scenic backdrop of a working lumber mill provides a natural spectacle, complemented by breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky.

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Premium Resort Amenities

Dive into adventure with our resort’s vibrant amenities, featuring an exhilarating collection of water toys like paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boats, and pontoons, alongside a dynamic array of yard games, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and badminton.