FR 4001810 — Lava River Cave in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 4001810 — Lava River Cave in OR
Road corridorDeschutes NF, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
2.4 mi from Sunriver
Maps 4,362 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Rough
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Known camping along this road between mile 0 and mile 0.2: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- The Lake Penhollow shoreline is 1.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
- Motorized access for dispersed camping is only allowed to existing, designated, or defined sites, and no closer than 30 feet to a stream, wetland, or water body (Motorized access for dispersed camping, all MVUM-designated roads, Deschutes NF) Applies to motorized access only; 30 ft setback from stream, wetland or water body.
- For all roads in this table: Vehicle type and dates allowed are the same as permitted on road (Season and vehicle class of motorized dispersed-camping access, Deschutes NF)
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 33–61°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.