Can you reserve a site at Lava Lake Campground?

Yes, Lava Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Lava Lake Campground have?

44 sites in total, of which 43 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Lava Lake Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Lava Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lava Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Lava Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Lava Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lava Lake Campground, Oregon — 43 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lava Lake Campground is located along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway within the heart of Central Oregon's Cascade Range.

Recreation

Lava Lake Campground offers access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and scenic driving.

Facilities

This waterfront campground features 44 sites some of which are designated as tent-only while others provide space for small RV's and trailers.

Lava Lake Campground also has a day use area and boat ramp.

Natural Features

Lava Lake is located on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,740 feet surrounded by mature pine forests with bull rushes and lava outcroppings lining its shores..

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs and approximately 1,600 miles of trails within the Deschutes National Forest.

Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument draw visitors to the region as well.

Visitors will also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs into the Cascades from Central Oregon's high desert valley over a 66-mile drive weaving through snow-capped peaks and alongside alpine lakes.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The facts

Season: Tentative Opening: May 16, 2025 – October 19, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
43 bookable sites
44 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: Loop 1

Site types

38 Standard Nonelectric
5 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

44 campsites at Lava Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	40 ft	6	🐾
002	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
003	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
004	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
005	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	40 ft	6	🐾
006 Host	Loop 1	Management	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
007	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
008	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	40 ft	6	🐾
009	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
010	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	40 ft	6	🐾
011	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
012	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
013	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
014 Tent Only	Loop 1	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	18 ft	6	🐾
015 Tent Only	Loop 1	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	18 ft	6	🐾
016 Tent Only	Loop 1	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	18 ft	6	🐾
017 Tent Only	Loop 1	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	18 ft	6	🐾
018 Tent Only	Loop 1	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	18 ft	6	🐾
019	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
020	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
021	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
022	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
023	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
024	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
025	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
026	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
027	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
028	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	24 ft	6	🐾
029	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
030	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
031	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
032	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
033	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
034	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
035	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
036	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	24 ft	6	🐾
037	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
038	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
039	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
040	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
041	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
042	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	6	🐾
043	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	36 ft	6	🐾
044 Multi	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	12	🐾

Getting there

From Bend, travel 38.4 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 1.0 miles east on Forest Road 4600 500.

43.91500, -121.76806 · 43°54'54.0"N 121°46'5.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	9.8	7.1	7.7	6.0	4.2	2.7	0.7	0.8	2.1	5.1	9.7	11.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Lava Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Lava Lake Campground?: Yes, Lava Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lava Lake Campground have?: 44 sites in total, of which 43 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Lava Lake Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lava Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lava Lake Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Lava Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Lava Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Lava Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lava Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsite Rate: $28/night
One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

Restrictions:

Maximum site spur length is 40 feet. No motorized or mechanized vehicles allowed on Wilderness trails.
The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever is earlier, to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lava Lake Campground

Little Lava Lake 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mallard Marsh Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Fawn Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Point Campground - Deschutes 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake Campground 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cultus Lake Campground 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cultus Lake Boat In - Little Cove Campground 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Lava Lake 0.7 mi · Facility
South Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
Elk Lake 4.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-323-1746
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

Lava Lake Campground