Lake County is located in the high desert of south-central Oregon.  It is also known as the Oregon Outback, a land with ruggedness-where life is tied to the land and heritage values, where people seek independence but know each other's first names and Community is paramount.

Fort Rock State Park This landmark is a large remnant of a volcano that once rose from the valley floor. It towers 325 feet above the desert floor and is about a half mile wide.