Lava Lake Campground in OR -- Campground & RV Camping in Oregon
Lava Lake Campground in OR
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Lava Lake Campground sits at 4,740 feet on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range, bordered by mature pine forests, bull rushes, and lava rock outcroppings. The waterfront layout features 44 campsites, divided between tent-only spaces and sites sized for small RVs and trailers. On-site facilities include a day-use area and a boat ramp providing access to Lava Lake. The surrounding Deschutes National Forest land offers access to local hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and fishing.
All 1 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (1 miles). Sits on broad, near-level ground.
Crowded here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off, a 44-site campground. The Lava Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Mount Bachelor stands 4,320 ft above the site, 5.9 miles northeast. Most of them shaded. The nearest town, Three Rivers, is 16 mi off.
September normals 41–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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