Little Lava Lake Campground

Little Lava Lake Campground rests beside 130-acre Little Lava Lake and next door to Lava Lake in the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend. Both lakes are part of the Cascade Lakes chain. Little Lava Lake is the source of the Deschutes River. Little Lave Lake is popular with anglers seeking trout. Float tubes are favored by many fishermen.

Little Lava Lake Campground has 15 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites are shaded by a mature forest of lodgepole pines. While many sites can be reserved ahead of arrival, others are kept as first-come, first-served campsites. One site has a pull-through driveway and 4 are described as waterfront. One campsite is a double. Little Lava Lake Campground also has one tents-only, group site which can accommodate up to 30 people and 4 vehicles.

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Little Lava Lake Campground Basics
Little 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 0.7 miles, followed by 0.4 miles on Forest Road 4600 520 to the campground.
Elevation:	4,750 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Bend - 39 miles
Number of Sites:	15
Open - Closed:	Open June 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

Little 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 - $21 per night Premium site $23 ($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends) Group Campsite - $113 per night (plus $8 reservation fee)
Campground Map:	Little Lava Lake Campground Map
Campground Reservations:	Little Lava Lake Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 12:00 PM

Little 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 Little Lava Lake Campground:	Visit neighboring Lava Lake Resort for a full range of services, including a store, showers, and laundry. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and kayaking in the shallow lake. Set out on a hike from the Lucky Lake Trailhead or the Blue Lagoon Trailhead. Drive a short distance south to popular Cultus Lake. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Little Lava Lake Group Campsite

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

Little 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.
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 Little 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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