The 35.1-acre (14.2 ha) park offers opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trail riding.

After years of studies, the state acquired the first tract of land in 1963, when it purchased 30 acres (12 ha) from the Columbia-Deschutes Power Company.

[2] Deschutes River is one of 28 state parks in Oregon with year-round campgrounds although water is turned off during the winter.

[4] Hiking and biking opportunities include a trail named for former governor Victor G. Atiyeh that runs along the Deschutes.

[6] Located on the west shore of the Deschutes River, Heritage Landing boat ramp is on the opposite shore from the main access to the park,[4] with the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area about one mile (1.6 km) upriver.