South Lava OHV Staging Area

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,135 ft
Elevation

Provides access to:

South Lava OHV Staging area is located on the south end of the East Fort Rock OHV Trail system. This staging area is more remote than the staging areas on the north end of the trail system and provides access to several of the more difficult rated trails in a less populated area. The Ice Rock Quarry Play area is also easily accessed from the staging area. The area will accommodate small groups, RVs and trailers. Vehicular access is via the Finley Butte Road (Road 22) from LaPine and then approximately 2 miles of red cinder surfaced road into the staging area. A vault toilet is located on site.

These trails and facilities are operated and maintained for your enjoyment by Central Oregon Combined OHV Operations (a Forest Service, & Bureau of Land Management Cooperative agreement), Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation ATV Funds, support from Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S and Yamaha OHV Initiative grants, several user groups and many other volunteers

Getting there

From Hwy 97 in LaPine, travel 24 miles east on Finley Butte Road (County Road 22) and then approximately 2 miles north on Forest Road 2248.

43.60573, -121.08397 · 43°36'20.6"N 121°5'2.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F394351576674858376614638
Low °F212225273440454335282318
Precip in1.30.91.40.81.30.70.40.50.50.81.21.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 24.6 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 South Lava OHV Staging Area

Can you reserve a site at South Lava OHV Staging Area?
No. South Lava OHV Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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