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LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Phone
541-323-1746
Coordinates
43.9150, -121.7681
Last verified
September 19, 2026
43.9150° N · 121.7681° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview Lava Lake Campground is located along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway within the heart of Central Oregon's Cascade Range. Recreation Lava Lake Campground offers access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and scenic driving. Facilities This waterfront campground features 44 sites some of which are designated as tent-only while others provide space for small RV's and trailers. Lava Lake Campground also has a day use area and boat ramp. Natural Features Lava Lake is located on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,740 feet surrounded by mature pine forests with bull rushes and lava outcroppings lining its shores.. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails within the Deschutes National Forest. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors will also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs into the Cascades from Central Oregon's high desert valley over a 66-mile drive weaving through snow-capped peaks and alongside alpine lakes. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

From the USFS.

Is LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND free?

No. LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND?

From Bend, OR; Travel 38.4 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 1.0 miles east on Forest Road 4600 500.

What are the rules at LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND?

Maximum site spur length is 30 feet. No motorized or mechanized vehicles allowed on Wilderness trails.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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