Deschutes County Forest Service

We went in here to get our mushroom permits for a foray we were going on. We were not expecting this gorgeous facility, especially because it’s a government building. I guess I was expecting something like the DMV (which in Bend is actually pretty nice). This place is like a lodge or resort.
Aside from aesthetics, it also has a ton of Oregon souvenirs (all forestry related), maps of all the parks, forests, campgrounds, etc, and lots of brochures on things like the John Day Fossil Beds. It’s like the adventure version of the Bend Visitor Center. I would highly recommend stopping in if you are new to the area but want to do a hike or explore the natural landscape.
They also sell Adventure Passes (the ones for parking on Forest land) and permits. Personal use mushroom permits are free.