No recreation fee required for day use parking, but a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit is required to hike the nearby Lava Camp Lake Trail. See "Permit Info" below.
From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Lava Lake Campground
Can you reserve a site at Lava Lake Campground?
No. Lava Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
No recreation fee required for day use parking, but a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit is required to hike the nearby Lava Camp Lake Trail. See "Permit Info" below.
Restrictions:
Maps of areas where special restrictions apply: Dog leash restrictions
Green Lakes
Matthieu Lakes
Moraine Lakes
Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the Wilderness
Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock
Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water
Pack in / Pack out!
“Take only pictures, leave only footprints” — please refrain from cutting, damaging, or gathering vegetation or other forest items (e.g. rocks, artifacts, etc.)
Please bury human waste 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water
Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
The McKenzie Hwy (only access to the campground) has a maximum vehicle length of 35 feet thus limiting trailer use.
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