Lava Lake C.g. Complex (FR 4600530) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Lava Lake C.g. Complex (FR 4600530) in OR

Deschutes NF, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
4,754 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.3-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Deschutes County, OR. The road serves Red Crater. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Paved the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Lava Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mount Bachelor stands 4,310 ft above the site, 6.0 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Three Rivers, is 16 mi off.

September normals 41–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?