Lava Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest, OR · ≈24.6 mi to Bend
Sites
43
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
24.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Campers with pets
  • Campfire enthusiasts
  • Boondocampers (no hookups)

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electric hookups
  • Visitors seeking town proximity

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile

What's here

38 Standards (no Hookups)
5 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
Your fit summary
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedPets allowedShade
Activities
Camping
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Bend, ~24.6 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground