USFS · Campground · Fee
This campground is next to the Little Lava Lake, the source of the Deschutes River. There are opportunities for fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking. There is a boat launch area within this campground.
From the USFS.
No. Little Lava Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
From Bend, OR: Travel 38.4 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 0.7 miles east on Forest Road 4600 500, and then 0.4 miles east on Forest Road 4600 520.
Maximum site spur length is 30 feet. No motorized or mechanized vehicles allowed on Wilderness trails.
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.