Sunriver is an idyllic residential and resort community 15 miles south of Bend and also located in Deschutes County. Built at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Sunriver's 3,300 acres wind along the eastern side of the Deschutes River. The area was originally the site of Camp Abbot, a World War II training facility. The first condominiums were built in 1968 in conjunction with the completion of Sunriver Lodge and a year later the master plan was completed and developers began selling lots.

Sunriver offers 35 miles of pathways for pedestrians and bicycle riders, two swimming pools, 26 tennis courts, two parks and other common areas are private. A tax-based special service district within Deschutes County government provides fully-staffed police, fire and emergency medical services.

The community is home to more than 4,000 privately-owned residences and has a permanent population of approximately 1,700, though during peak vacation season it may swell to upwards of 20,000. Sunriver consists of residential areas, recreational facilities, a commercial development known as Sunriver Village Mall, and Sunriver Resort. The mall offers a variety of business and services, including restaurants, retail shops, and vacation rental and property management companies.
Sunriver amenities include:

• Four golf courses
• A luxurious spa
• Multiple dining options
• Water activities at the marina
• Horseback riding at the Sunriver stables
• Fly-fishing on the Deschutes
• Swimming pools
• 35 miles of biking paths
• A nature center and an observatory