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
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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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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Jacqueline O

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1

There are only a few large trees left in this forested campground, most trees now are small and it seemed disappointing from a forest health point of view. The lake is lovely with views of the volcanoes in the background. It's less developed than some of the other lakes to the north. So if you have your own boat, it's wonderful to go out in the morning, but the winds can easily pick up in the afternoon. There's a delightful old 1950's cabin at the edge of the lake and the campground, which is now a store. There are a few old roads for mountain biking. Elk Lake to the north has an interesting old guard station and canoe rentals if you don't own a boat.

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Jason M

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop 1

Great place to have a quiet camp and sites are good size. The lake is a quite lake no recreation water craft only fishing and no beach front but about 20 minutes away is a happening beach front and another across the lake at a public resort set up.

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david t

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1

Had reservations at Quinn River then was going to Lava Lake. Arrived at Lava Lake to find the water system non- functional and the Host had abruptly pulled out, both features are why I choose to stay at this campground. I did not stay, I went back to my site at Quinn River and paid for additional day there. I contacted Rec.gov, filed a complaint and requested a refund based on failure to have features standard at the facility. Refund was awarded. Had hoped that Deschutes Recreation operations would be significantly better than the sub-standard performance by Hoodoo Recreations in the past, but Deschutes performance at Lava Lake was absolutely unacceptable. In My opinion USFS should RFP for campground operation in the Deschutes National Forest and replace Deschutes Recreation as the vendor for these facilities

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john d

Verified

January 13, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1

Clean & Quite except for roaming dogs off lease

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john d

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January 13, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1

Clean & Quite except for roaming dogs off lease

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Tom M

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 017 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1

Had a great time. Host was a great resource. Only negative was the algae bloom.

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Tom M

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 017 Tent Only, Loop: Loop 1

Had a great time. Host was a great resource. Only negative was the algae bloom.

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Chris P

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1

Nice campground with easy access to the lake.

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Chris P

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1

Nice campground with easy access to the lake.

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Dale G

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1

Typically one is afraid of being next to the rowdy campsite in this case we were!!!! We were next to the campground host which were the nosiest in camp did not follow quiet hours and moved several family members into there site. I wonder if they paid the extra vehicle fee ? Like they made us do when someone showed up for a visit. Campground is one of our favorites but wont be back next year if the same hosts are there

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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.

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Last updated: November 2, 2026

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