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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Denise W

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 044 Multi, Loop: Loop 1

Loved this campground, not only were the camp sites very site but the views were amazing and the staff at the camp store was friendly as well as helpful. The only drawback was all the mosquitos but they have no control over that - bring spray or non toxic mosquito candles.

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Thomas G

Verified

September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1

Very nice campground with large sites. Easy access to both Big and Little Lava lakes, plenty of trails in the area. Pit toilets were kept clean with daily service. The nearby resort has a camp store to buy propane, gasoline, food, and has a RV dump site. This is a good base to paddle the popular nearby lakes like Hosmer, Elk, Fawn, etc. Sites are heavily wooded so a portable solar panel helps to chase the rays that make it to the ground.

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Thomas G

Verified

September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1

Very nice campground with large sites. Easy access to both Big and Little Lava lakes, plenty of trails in the area. Pit toilets were kept clean with daily service. The nearby resort has a camp store to buy propane, gasoline, food, and has a RV dump site. This is a good base to paddle the popular nearby lakes like Hosmer, Elk, Fawn, etc. Sites are heavily wooded so a portable solar panel helps to chase the rays that make it to the ground.

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Brooke K

Verified

September 3, 2023 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1

We couldn’t stay due to the heavy smoke out there unfortunately! It looked like a nice place but we had to turn around and leave due to wildfire smoke:(

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Brooke K

Verified

September 3, 2023 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1

We couldn’t stay due to the heavy smoke out there unfortunately! It looked like a nice place but we had to turn around and leave due to wildfire smoke:(

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Jennifer V

Verified

August 23, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Loop 1

This is one of our favorite places to camp. Friendly people who work at the resort between this year and last year. Will be back!!

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Jennifer V

Verified

August 23, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Loop 1

This is one of our favorite places to camp. Friendly people who work at the resort between this year and last year. Will be back!!

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Marilyn Y

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1

Well kept pleasant campground.

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Zana W

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1

My campsite was ready and neatly raked before I arrived, offering a "Welcome to Lava Lake, enjoy your stay" greeting. The toilet clean upon arrival and cleaned daily while we were there . The camp hosts friendly and helpful. There are a variety of trails, and each visit I discover a new trail to hike on.

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Marilyn Y

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1

Well kept pleasant campground.

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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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