Diamond Peak Wilderness is located within the Deschutes National Forest which extends for about 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres. Enjoy a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains that form the crest of the Cascade Mountains, alpine and evergreen forests, volcanic attractions, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. A wide variety of recreational and scenic opportunities exist on the volcanoes of the High Cascades and in Newberry National Volcanic Monument.