Lava Lake
LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND
Lava Lake
LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND
LAVA LAKE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers

About Lava Lake Campground

Lava Lake Campground is located along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway within the heart of Central Oregon's Cascade Range.

Available sites

39 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

39 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Pull-through
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Pull-through
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 015 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 016 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 017 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 018 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044 Multi, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

231 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Lava Lake Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites with a beautiful lake and great fishing opportunities, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Reviewers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the accommodating campground hosts. However, some concerns were raised about privacy, maintenance of swimming areas, and occasional issues with toilet facilities. Overall, visitors enjoy the serene atmosphere and access to nearby hiking and recreational activities.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

Based on 231 reviews

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5 stars 51.5% (119)
4 stars 27.3% (63)
3 stars 8.2% (19)
2 stars 6.9% (16)
1 star 6.1% (14)

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Michael M

Verified

June 23, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Loop 1

I love this campground and fishing Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake.

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Pamela S

Verified

July 1, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1

Had a neighbor that was not considerate about quiet at nights or running their mini bikes around the campground.
Also, mosquitos were vicious this year.

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Pamela S

Verified

July 1, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1

Had a neighbor that was not considerate about quiet at nights or running their mini bikes around the campground.
Also, mosquitos were vicious this year.

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Chris S

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 1

CAMP HOSTS WERE GREAT, TAKING REALLY GOOD CARE OF SITES AFTER CHECKOUT.
SOME CAMPERS WERE EXCESSIVELY LOUD LATE INTO THE NIGHT (AFTER MIDNIGHT), BUT THAT IS TO BE EXPECTED AT ANY CAMPGROUND.

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Chris S

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 1

CAMP HOSTS WERE GREAT, TAKING REALLY GOOD CARE OF SITES AFTER CHECKOUT.
SOME CAMPERS WERE EXCESSIVELY LOUD LATE INTO THE NIGHT (AFTER MIDNIGHT), BUT THAT IS TO BE EXPECTED AT ANY CAMPGROUND.

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Nancy B

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

We had a wonderful four night stay at Lava Lake. It’s one of our favorite places to kayak, when the toxic algae is not blooming. The campground was quiet and the bathrooms were clean.

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Nancy B

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1

We had a wonderful four night stay at Lava Lake. It’s one of our favorite places to kayak, when the toxic algae is not blooming. The campground was quiet and the bathrooms were clean.

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Bryson G

Verified

July 7, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1

Campsite was well maintained and clean. Beautiful lake and view of the mountain. Mosquitoes are very heavy this year. Camp Host was nonexistent. Never said hi or was seen around the campsite unless checking the bathrooms. The last night, before I went home a day early, a neighboring site had loud (yelling and screaming) and drunk campers until 1am, I went to the host who did not wake up over multiple attempts and ended up confronting the campers myself. Before that I had asked them to quiet down multiple times which had no effect.

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Bryson G

Verified

July 7, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1

Campsite was well maintained and clean. Beautiful lake and view of the mountain. Mosquitoes are very heavy this year. Camp Host was nonexistent. Never said hi or was seen around the campsite unless checking the bathrooms. The last night, before I went home a day early, a neighboring site had loud (yelling and screaming) and drunk campers until 1am, I went to the host who did not wake up over multiple attempts and ended up confronting the campers myself. Before that I had asked them to quiet down multiple times which had no effect.

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Location & Directions for Lava Lake Campground

63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701 United States

Elevation: 1,446 ft

Getting There

From Bend, travel 38.4 mi southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 1 mi east on Forest Road 4600 500.

Nearest town

Bend, OR - 38 mi

About 49 min to downtown

Highway access

Lava Lake Campground is accessible via Cascade Lakes Highway (US Highway 46), which is approximately 38 miles northeast from Bend.

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: November 2, 2026

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