About Mt. Bachelor

Mt. Bachelor is the 9th largest ski resort in North America, with more than 4,300 acres of lift-accessible terrain. Located on the eastern flanks of Oregon’s Central Cascades, Mt. Bachelor is known for its light, dry snow, diverse terrain, family friendliness, and one of the longest seasons in the country that runs through Memorial Day Weekend in May. 

Where Is Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort Located? 

Mt. Bachelor is situated within the Deschutes National Forest and is only 22 miles from downtown Bend, Oregon – a city of more than 100,000 people, best known for its many breweries, river trails, and family-friendly activities and events. Mt. Bachelor is easily accessed from Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco and is within 40 miles of Redmond Municipal Airport. There are 12 direct flights into the area each day from major skier markets, including Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Lodging 

New year, Mt. Bachelor is operating a hotel property, Trailhead Lodge in Bend. Trailhead Lodge is a 70-room basecamp designed for outdoor enthusiasts, located just 10 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from Mt. Bachelor. Set on 6.6 acres backing directly to the Deschutes National Forest, Trailhead Lodge offers a functional home base for guests looking to hit the slopes or simply unwind in the beauty of Central Oregon. Guests of Trailhead Lodge can enjoy free shuttles to and from Mt. Bachelor. Campers take note that RV (with hookups) and van camping are allowed in the West Village base area in winter and summer. 

Transportation 

Mt. Bachelor provides free parking at all three of its base areas and partners with Cascades East Transit to provide daily shuttles from Bend’s Park N’ Ride for only $12 round trip. Mt. Bachelor also offers a free interlodge shuttle that runs continuously between base areas for ease of access between lifts and lodges.

Please visit our Mountain Stats Page to learn more about the resort, or email us at marketing@mtbachelor.com.