| Lakeview and surrounding areas have abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in nearby mountains and desert country. The contrasts in scenery bring a sizeable number of people to the area. To vacation, fish, hunt, ski, swim, boat, camp, golf, rock hound, prospect, and generally tour the sights. Some of the more prominent and popular attractions include Abert Rim, Fort Rock, Hart Mountain, Old Perpetual Geyser, local sawmills and the Schminck Memorial Museum. The most popular event is the Lake County Fair and Round Up held every year over the Labor Day weekend in September. |
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge: Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge is located on a massive fault block rim ascends abruptly nearly three quarters of a mile above the Warner Valley flood series of rugged cliffs, steep slopes, and knife-like ridges. Visitors experience spectacular views of the beautiful Warner Valley Wetlands. The 278,000-acre refuge is one of the expansive wildlife habitats in the arid West free of domestic livestock. Since 1936 as a range for remnant herds of pronghorn antelope, management of refuge has broadened to include conservation of all wildlife species character this high desert habitat and restoration of native ecosystems for the public's education, and appreciation.
