Lava Camp Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.2604, -121.7863
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located near the McKenzie Pass, the primitive Lava Camp Lake Campground is pretty spot conveniently located to multiple trails, surrounded by mountain hemlock and lodgepole pine forests. This campground offers access to the Mt. Washington and Three Sisters Wildernesses and is near the Pacific Crest Trail. The Lava Camp Lake Trail enters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from this trailhead.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lava Camp Lake Campground free?
Yes. Lava Camp Lake Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Lava Camp Lake Campground?
From Sisters, OR: Travel 14.6 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway).
What are the rules at Lava Camp Lake Campground?
Wilderness restrictions apply. Maps of areas where special restrictions apply:; Dog leash restrictions,; Camp Chambers,; Green Lakes,; Matthieu and Golden Lakes,; Moraine Lakes,; Sisters Mirror Lakes area. ; Motorized and mechanical equipment (including b
Nearby
- Whispering Pine Horse Camp4.6 mi
- Scott Lake Campground6.0 mi
- Cold Springs Campground8.4 mi
- COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (OR)8.4 mi
- Sisters Cow Camp8.6 mi
- Alder Springs Campground8.6 mi
- BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND9.1 mi
- BIG LAKE9.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
