Central Oregon

Tumalo, Oregon

Unincorporated community

Rural community northwest of Bend

Tumalo is an unincorporated community northwest of Bend, with farms, acreage properties and the Tumalo Reservoir and Falls area.

History & Local Character

Tumalo was named for the Tumalo people and developed as an irrigation farming community in the early 1900s.

Housing & Real Estate

Housing is mostly single-family homes on acreage, with some newer rural subdivisions and prices close to Bend's.

Restaurants & Shopping

Tumalo has a few cafes, a brewery and farm stands, with Bend 15 minutes southeast.

Schools & Education

Tumalo students attend Bend-La Pine Schools, with an elementary school in the community.

Parks & Recreation

Tumalo State Park, Tumalo Falls and the Deschutes River trail network provide hiking, biking and swimming.

Transportation & Accessibility

US 20 and Tumalo Reservoir Road serve the community, with limited transit.

Local Businesses

Farm standsCafes and a breweryLandscaping firmsEquestrian services

No businesses are listed in Tumalo yet. Add your business to be the first.

Nearby Attractions

  • Tumalo Falls
  • Tumalo State Park
  • Deschutes River
  • Bend

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • Rural feel close to Bend
  • Tumalo Falls and state park
  • Good schools

Considerations

  • High housing costs
  • Wildfire risk
  • Car-dependent

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Tumalo Falls from Bend?

Tumalo Falls is about 13 miles west of Bend, reached by forest roads that are usually open late spring through fall.

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