The City of Bend’s order discouraging recreational travel to Bend was recently extended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Since then, fires have forced thousands of Oregonians around the state to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere.

On Wednesday, July 15th, Bend City Council voted to pass an advisory restricting short term lodging in Bend which will be in effect through October 26th. At this time, it’s best to stay close to home and stay safe. Bend will be here on the other side and it’s important we all do our part to keep each other safe. However, Bend is open to those seeking shelter or who have been displaced from their homes because of wildfires.

Right now, everyone in Oregon is required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces at all times and in the outdoors when social distancing is not possible. The guidance applies to businesses as well as members of the public visiting indoor public spaces. For your safety and for the safety of our community, you are required to wear a mask or face covering when you are visiting restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions in Bend.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get your Bend fix until it is the right time to visit. With Deschutes County in Phase II re-opening, it will be important to understand what is and is not acceptable during this time. This website is updated daily with the latest COVID-19 re-opening information, which you can view on our COVID-19 page.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Bend when the time is right.