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Black Butte Ranch Map and Helpful Tips
Black Butte Ranch can be overwhelming for first time visitors to our Central Oregon resort and destination. The Ranch consists of 1251 home sites with 33 miles of private roadways, 18 miles of bike paths, two 18-hole championship golf courses, 19 tennis courts, five swimming pools, three main dining areas, retail shops, a spa and general store.
The Ranch is divided into sections including Golf Home in the northwest, East Meadow in the northeast, Spring Home, South Meadow, and Rock Ridge in the center and Glaze Meadow in the south. There also are three sets of condominiums and various cluster-cabins.
For a complete Black Butte Ranch map, please click here.
Some of the Bike Paths in the Glaze Meadow area will be closed during the golf course renovation. Click here to see a map of the closures.
Helpful Tips to Enjoy the Ranch
Display Your Registration Tag
The security and peace of mind we enjoy here are assured by our police knowing that those on the Ranch belong here. Failure to display your registration tag on your windshield, or letting others use your gate card is against BBR rules and may result in a fine or revocation of access to the Ranch. The Ranch will be safer, quieter and more relaxed if we all slow down–the speed limit is 25 MPH or less.
Please Use the Bike Paths
Leave the roads for the vehicles–we’ll all be safer. Drivers can’t see people for the trees, so STOP at all road crossings. Helmets are required for anyone under 16, for in–line skaters, scooters and bike riders or anyone being towed from a bike. WALK around Ranch buildings. Skateboards are prohibited.
Where Can I Park?
Parking is allowed on areas marked as parking, or on private property. Do not park along roadways, common areas, cul–de–sacs, or any area that is not private property. Temporary parking is available at the Administration parking lot, east of the Welcome Center. Most homes have room for two cars to park–others need to shuttle.
Save the Lakes for the Wildlife
Boating, flotation devices and ice skating are prohibited on all lakes and streams, with the exception of Phalarope Lake, on which, boating is allowed. Swimming/wading is prohibited in any lake or stream.
Catch & Release Fly Fishing
Phalarope Lake (by the Lodge) is the only lake at the Ranch open to catch and release fly fishing for owners and registered guests. The Rec Barn rents equipment and sells flies and licenses during the summer.
RV & Boat Storage
Operation of motorcycles, snowmobiles, mopeds, or ATV’s, is prohibited. Such vehicles must be pushed/trailered from the gates to their lot at the Ranch. RVs, motor homes, trailers, campers, and boats may be temporarily stored in authorized areas, based on availability. Check at the Maintenance Office on McAllister Road for details, 541.595.1527.
Please Recycle
The Ranch encourages sustainability and recycling, and provides a Recycle Center for owners and registered guests on McAllister Road. Be fire safe and deposit ashes only in the ash bin, and add water.
Our Best Friend
Dogs should be leashed or in close voice command when off it’s owner’s property, on common areas, or around recreational facilities, and clustered housing groups. Violation could result in impoundment at the BBRPD. Use a scooper and pick up after your pet.
Smokey Says...
Because we live in the forest, fire danger is always a concern. Fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited. Extinguish cigarettes properly, and deposit only in ashtrays. Propane BBQ’s are permitted year round; Briquette BBQ’s are not allowed during fire season (or at the Ranch rental units at any time). Open burning is prohibited.
Firearms
The use or discharge of firearms is strictly prohibited, including guns, bow and arrows.
Lose Something?
The Lost & Found is located at the Welcome Center. Items from other Ranch areas may be transferred to that location for convenience. Call 541.595.1252.
Designate a Meeting Place
When you arrive at the Ranch, develop a meeting place for your family (such as your home or condo) to use in the event of an emergency. Should an evacuation be necessary, all facilities will be closed, and people will be asked to return to their residences to prepare to leave.
Emergency Communications
During emergencies, recorded messages are available at 541.595.1502. Cable TV Channel 3 provides information about Ranch activities, and during emergencies, is an official information source. The News and Updates webpage at BlackButteRanch.com also supplies current information.
For your Information
The Police Department enforces all Oregon laws, including the Oregon Vehicle Code, as well as BBR Rules. They are located at 13885 Bishop’s Cap next to the Community Center near the entrance of the Ranch. If you have an emergency, call 911. To contact the BBR police for non–emergency police help, call 541.693.6911.
1st Aid Assistance
The BBR Fire Department is staffed with Paramedics 24/7. They have a fully–equipped first aid room and Air Life can transport to the hospital in Bend from the Ranch. Fire Department non–emergency: 541.693.6911. They are located at 13511 Hawks Beard, near the southern intersection of Bishop’s Cap and Hawks Beard.
