Lava Lake Campground

Lava Lake Campground sits on the shore of 368-acre Lava Lake, about 25 miles south-southwest of Bend. Visitors to the lake have good success fishing for rainbow and brook trout. A boat ramp and a fish cleaning station are in the campground. Both motorized and non-motorized boating are permitted in Lava Lake. Good hiking trails are available, including a trail leading into the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Lava Lake Campground features 44 campsites. Most sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents, while 5 campsites are designated for tents only. Mature lodgepole pines offer both shade and separation between campsites. Four sites have pull-through driveways.

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Lava Lake Campground Basics
Lava Lake Campground Location:	From Bend, Oregon, drive about 38 miles west on County Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Hwy). Then turn onto Forest Road 4600 500 for 1 mile to the campground.
Elevation:	4,750 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Bend - 39 miles
Number of Sites:	44
Open - Closed:	Open May through October
Max. People per single site:	6
Vehicles per site:	1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Hoodoo Recreation for Deschutes National Forest
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District:	(541) 383-4000

Lava Lake Campground Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available for campsites 2 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:	40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	None designated
Fees:	Single campsite - $24 per night ($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (plus $8 reservation fee)
Campground Map:	Lava Lake Campground Map
Campground Reservations:	Lava Lake Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 12:00 PM

Lava Lake Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, piped water, fish cleaning station
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Lava Lake Campground:	Use the campground's boat launch ramp to get out on the water for boating and fishing. Visit Lava Lake Resort for a full range of services, including a store, showers, and laundry. Head out hiking on the Lucky Lake Trail or the Blue Lagoon Trail. Set out on a hike from the Elk Lake Trailhead or the Six Lakes Trailhead. Visit neighboring Little Lava Lake. Drive a short distance south to popular Cultus Lake. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Lava Lake Campground

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

Lava Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest Area
Attractions and Activities

Hike on the Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, more than 100 miles in length.
Visit Newberry National Volcanic Monument, 54,000+ acres of lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features such as the Newberry Caldera.
Tour the fascinating High Desert Museum, 5 minutes south of Bend.
Head over to the Blue River Reservoir for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing.
Tour the Leaburg Fish Hatchery, 4 miles east of Leaburg. Open daily.
Play a round of golf at the Tokatee Golf Club in McKenzie Bridge.
Hike on the Hackleman Old Growth Trail west of Lost Prairie Group Campground.
Hike or mountain bike on the 26-mile McKenzie River National Recreation Trail.
Have a nice soak at Terwilliger Hot Springs by Cougar Reservoir. [May be closed due to 2018 Terwilliger Fire.]
Fly fish along the Metolius River (check local fishing regulations).
Visit the Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform by the Camp Sherman Store.
Hike up to the summit of Black Butte.
Spend days at Suttle Lake with boating, water skiing, and fishing.

Key Lava Lake Campground Regulations

Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
Avoid problems with bears by securing food and scented items in a vehicle or other bear-proof locker.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.

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