Sunriver Golf Trip Planning Guide
Sunriver is a sprawling resort community 15 minutes south of Bend with its own golf courses, bike paths, and a lodge feel. Crosswater is the crown jewel, but Meadows and Woodlands keep the group busy for a multi-day trip. It's quieter than Bend but works perfectly as a base camp.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
RDM (35 min drive)
$50–$295
$300/night
3 of 5
~$333/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Sunriver. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Crosswater Golf Club — parkland, $175–$295 · 4.8★
Bob Cupp design through pristine wetlands — one of the top resort courses in the country
Carson's American Kitchen — casual, $$ · 4.3★
Sunriver Lodge's main restaurant — solid American fare with a big patio
Owl's Nest Pub — sports bar
Sunriver Lodge's sports pub — cold beer, big screens, post-round vibe
Day 2
Lost Tracks Golf Club — desert, $55–$85 · 4.5★
Brian Whitcomb design through high desert lava flows — unique volcanic landscape 15 min north toward Bend
Deschutes River Float (Sunriver stretch) — 2-3 hours, $25–$50/pp
Gentle float on the Deschutes with tube rentals right in the resort — perfect first-day group activity
South Bend Bistro — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.5★
Upscale bistro in the Village with creative Pacific NW dishes
Sunriver Brewing Company — brewpub
Solid craft beer in the Village with a relaxed outdoor seating area
Day 3
Sunriver Meadows — parkland, $70–$110 · 4.4★
Robert Trent Jones Jr. redesign with Cascade Mountain views and wide fairways
Sunriver Bike Paths — 1-3 hours, $0–$30/pp
33 miles of paved bike paths through the ponderosa pine forest — most homes include bikes
Hola! Mexican Restaurant — mexican, $ · 4.2★
Colorful cantina in the Village with strong margaritas and group-friendly seating
Twisted River Tavern — patio · Open late
Village tavern with craft cocktails, live music nights, and a heated patio — the post-dinner spot
Course-by-Course Guide
Sunriver has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Sunriver has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1800 /night
Sunriver Resort community — homes clustered near golf courses and the Village
$300–$1000 /night
Sunriver Village / River area
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Carson's American Kitchen
$$Sunriver Lodge's main restaurant — solid American fare with a big patio
South Bend Bistro
$$$Upscale bistro in the Village with creative Pacific NW dishes
Hola! Mexican Restaurant
$Colorful cantina in the Village with strong margaritas and group-friendly seating
Brickhouse (Bend)
$$$$USDA Prime steaks grilled over open flame with an award-winning wine list — 20 minutes north in downtown Bend
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Owl's Nest Pub
Sunriver Lodge's sports pub — cold beer, big screens, post-round vibe
Sunriver Brewing Company
Solid craft beer in the Village with a relaxed outdoor seating area
Twisted River Tavern
Late nightVillage tavern with craft cocktails, live music nights, and a heated patio — the post-dinner spot
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Deschutes River Float (Sunriver stretch)
Gentle float on the Deschutes with tube rentals right in the resort — perfect first-day group activity
Sunriver Bike Paths
33 miles of paved bike paths through the ponderosa pine forest — most homes include bikes
Newberry Volcanic Monument Hike
Paulina Falls and obsidian flows 20 minutes away — dramatic volcanic scenery
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory
Nature exhibits, botanical garden, and one of Oregon's best stargazing observatories — group rates available for private evening viewings
Getting There
Fly into Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) — it's a 35-minute drive to Sunriver. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Bend Party Bus and Cascade Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.