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Little Lava Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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As of September 2026, Little Lava Lake Campground is a campground in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon with 13 campsites. Little Lava Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Little Lava Lake Campground is located at 43.9101° N, 121.7617° W.

people allowed on 11 of 13 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 30

Little Lava Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

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

Published by Recreation.gov for Little Lava Lake Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Little Lava Lake Campground

24567101112131415GRP

Standard 12
Tent 1

What an RV fits

24 ft1 site
30 ft4 sites
36 ft4 sites
40 ft3 sites

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

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

Every site is in the Little Lava Lake loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
002	Standard	6	36 ft
004	Standard	6	30 ft
005	Standard	6	40 ft
006	Standard	6	36 ft
007	Standard	6	30 ft
009-Multi	Standard	12	40 ft
010	Standard	6	40 ft
011	Standard	6	30 ft
012	Standard	6	36 ft
013	Standard	6	24 ft
014	Standard	6	30 ft
015	Standard	6	36 ft
GRP	Tent	30	-

About Little Lava Lake Campground

Overview

Little Lava Lake Campground is located along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway in the Central Oregon Cascades.

Recreation

Little Lava Lake Campground provides recreation opportunities for fishing, paddling, swimming and hiking. For anglers, the 130-acre Little Lava Lake offers a quiet alternative to its larger neighbor to the north, Lava Lake. Reaching a maximum depth of 20 feet, the lake supports planted Rainbow trout, some Brook trout, and self-sustaining populations of Whitefish and Tui Chub. Bait, lures, flies, still fishing and trolling are all acceptable angling methods.

Facilities

Little Lava Lake Campground's campsites are predominately located under lodgepole pine canopy with some sites located along the lakeshore and the Deschutes River.

There is a boat ramp and a day use area that can be used at Little Lava Lake for a fee.

Natural Features

Little Lava Lake is located on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,740 feet. The small lake is 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 over a 66-mile drive through snow-capped peaks and alongside alpine lakes.

A nearby resort on Lava Lake offers lodging and a limited selection of groceries.

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 Little Lava Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Little 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.

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).

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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. ‘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.

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Little Lava Lake Campground FAQ

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

Little 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 Little Lava Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Little 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 Little Lava Lake Campground have?

Little Lava Lake Campground has 13 campsites.