Eagle Crest Resort facts for kids
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Eagle Crest Resort
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Resort;
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.20 sq mi (39.35 km2) |
| • Land | 15.20 sq mi (39.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,050 ft (930 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,761 |
| • Density | 181.70/sq mi (70.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97756
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| FIPS code | 41-21450 |
| GNIS ID | 2584414 |
Eagle Crest Resort is a large vacation spot in the state of Oregon, USA. It has a big hotel, a place for meetings, three golf courses, and many homes. The resort is located west of Redmond in Central Oregon. It covers about 1,700 acres (6.9 km²) of land. This land stretches from the east side of Cline Buttes to the Deschutes River. There is also a separate part of the resort northwest of the butte.
The resort and the area around it are also known as the Eagle Crest census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area counted by the government for population. In 2020, 2,761 people lived there.
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Where is Eagle Crest?
Eagle Crest is about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Redmond, on the west side of the Deschutes River. The resort property includes the lower part of Cline Butte on its eastern side. It goes about one and a half miles to the Deschutes River and one and a half miles from north to south. Oregon Highway 126 is its northern border.
The main entrance to the resort is near Cline Falls Highway. Besides the main area east of Cline Butte, there's another large part of Eagle Crest northwest of the butte. This area has its own road connecting to Highway 126. In total, Eagle Crest covers about 1,700 acres (6.9 km²).
The Eagle Crest CDP covers the resort and nearby land, making up a total area of about 15.2 square miles (39.4 km²). All of this area is land.
The part of Eagle Crest east of Cline Butte is mostly flat. It gently slopes down towards the Deschutes River canyon. This area has many western juniper trees. You can also find lodgepole pine trees here. The ground is covered with plants like bitterbrush, sagebrush, and gray rabbitbrush. These are common plants in Oregon's high desert. The flat land ends at cliffs above the Deschutes River. The river flows through a deep canyon with 100-foot (30 m) high basalt cliffs on both sides. Eagle Crest owns about one and a half miles of the riverbank on the west side.
Population of Eagle Crest
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| 2020 | 2,761 | — | |
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The population of Eagle Crest has grown over the years. In 2010, 1,696 people lived there year-round. By 2020, the population had increased to 2,761 residents.
What to Do at the Resort
Eagle Crest is one of Oregon's special "destination resorts." This means it's a place where people go for vacations and can find everything they need in one spot.
The main hotel, called the Inn at Eagle Crest, was built in 1989. It's right next to one of the golf courses. The Inn has 100 hotel rooms and 80 condo units for guests. Many rooms have balconies or patios that look out over the golf course. From many rooms, you can also see Smith Rock, which is about 9 miles (14 km) north of Redmond. Many of the condos offer views of the Deschutes River canyon.
The resort has many fun things to do:
- Three 18-hole golf courses
- Spa facilities for relaxing
- Two sports and fitness centers
- Three outdoor swimming pools and one indoor pool
- Many other fun activities
There are also 13 miles (21 km) of paved paths for biking, jogging, and walking. You can find hiking trails that go for 2 miles (3.2 km) along the west bank of the Deschutes River. There's also a 2-mile (3.2 km) loop trail around Cline Butte.
The Eagle Crest conference center is next to the Inn. It's a large building, about 10,000 square feet (930 m²). It has different areas for meetings and events. It can hold hundreds of people for talks, banquets, or other gatherings. It can even host several smaller events at the same time.
The resort has changed owners a few times. In 2010, a company called Jeld-Wen sold the resort part of Eagle Crest to Northview Hotel Group. Northview invested about $3 million to make upgrades to the resort. In 2018, Northview sold the resort to KDG Capital. Now, Aimbridge Hospitality manages the resort.
Golf Courses at Eagle Crest
Eagle Crest is known for its three popular golf courses:
- The Resort Course: This is the original course, right next to the Inn. It has 18 holes and is 6,673 yards long (6,102 m). It was designed by Gene Mason. This course runs along the edge of the Deschutes River canyon. Some of its most exciting holes are right above the river, which is 100 feet (30 m) below.
- The Ridge Course: Designed by John Thronson, this course also has 18 holes and is 6,927 yards long (6,334 m). It winds through native juniper trees and offers amazing views of the Cascade Mountains in the background. The Oregon Open golf tournament has been held here.
- The Challenge Course: This 18-hole course is shorter, only 4,160 yards (3,804 m) long. It's a par-63 course, which means you can usually play it in about three hours. It has four different starting points at each hole, making it fun for both beginners and experienced golfers.
All three courses are open from mid-March until the first week of November. The Ridge course stays open all year, as long as the weather allows.
Homes at Eagle Crest
Eagle Crest has been built in three main stages, offering different types of homes.
The first homes were built starting in 1985. These included individual houses in a private community, plus condos and townhouses. These homes are located between the Inn and the Deschutes River, often along the golf course or with views of the river canyon. This first area is called the Resort development.
The second stage of building began in 1996. This area, called The Ridge, is west of the Cline Falls Highway. It grew as the Ridge golf course (finished in 1993) and the Challenge golf course (built in 1999) were added. Homes continued to be built in The Ridge for over ten years, and by 2020, there were more than 1,750 homes there.
The Ridge area has five different neighborhoods:
- Forest Greens (108 homes)
- Eagle Springs (21 homes)
- Forest Ridge (48 homes)
- Eagle Creek (148 homes)
- The Falls (203 homes for people aged 55 or older). The Falls has its own community center and fitness center.
The third and final stage of Eagle Crest homes is northwest of Cline Butte. This area is about a mile away from The Ridge, but a paved road connects them. The biggest neighborhood here is called the West Ridge, with about 425 lots for standalone homes. Other neighborhoods in this area include:
- Creekside (216 townhouses near the West Ridge sports center)
- Highland Park (41 smaller lots)
- Desert Sky (113 homes built in a western ranch style)
- Vista Rim (51 lots, started selling in 2008)
- Scenic Ridge (a small private area with eight large properties, offering views of the Cascade Mountains like Mount Bachelor and Mount Hood)
StarFest
Every winter, Eagle Crest Resort hosts an event called StarFest. It's a beautiful night-time light display that you can drive through for about 1 mile (1.6 km) around the resort. In 2023, StarFest started on Thanksgiving and ran until December 21. During StarFest, visitors to the Inn at Eagle Crest can enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies. They can also listen to stories by the fireplace with Mrs. Claus.
