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Lava Lake Campground in Oregon
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Lava Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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As of October 2026, Lava Lake Campground is a campground in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon with 39 campsites. Lava Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Lava Lake Campground is located at 43.9150Β° N, 121.7681Β° W.
people allowed on 38 of 39 sites
6
people allowed on the largest site
12

Lava Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Maximum stay: 28 nights
  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Lava Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Lava Lake Campground

  • Standard 35
  • Tent 4

What an RV fits

  • 24 ft2 sites
  • 30 ft10 sites
  • 36 ft8 sites
  • 40 ft15 sites

Amenities

  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, climbing, photography, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Lava Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Loop 1 loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Standard640 ft
002Standard630 ft
003Standard636 ft
004Standard636 ft
005Standard640 ft
008Standard640 ft
009Standard630 ft
010Standard640 ft
011Standard640 ft
012Standard630 ft
013Standard630 ft
015 Tent OnlyTent6-
016 Tent OnlyTent6-
017 Tent OnlyTent6-
018 Tent OnlyTent6-
019Standard630 ft
020Standard640 ft
022Standard630 ft
023Standard636 ft
024Standard640 ft
SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
025Standard636 ft
026Standard640 ft
027Standard630 ft
028Standard624 ft
030Standard630 ft
031Standard640 ft
032Standard636 ft
033Standard640 ft
034Standard636 ft
035Standard640 ft
036Standard624 ft
037Standard630 ft
038Standard636 ft
039Standard640 ft
040Standard630 ft
041Standard640 ft
042Standard640 ft
043Standard636 ft
044 MultiStandard1240 ft

About Lava Lake Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Lava Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Lava Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per single tent site. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

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

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest

Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. β€˜Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

Lava Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lava Lake Campground?

Lava Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lava Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lava Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lava Lake Campground have?

Lava Lake Campground has 39 campsites.

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