Little Lava Lake Near Bend, OR

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About Little Lava Lake

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

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2026 (Current year)

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🚐 002, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 004, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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🚐 005, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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🚐 006, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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🚐 007, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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🚐 009-Multi, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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🚐 011, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 012, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 013, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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🚐 014, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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🚐 015, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ GRP, Loop: Little Lava Lake Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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🚐 002, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 004, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 005, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 006, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 007, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 009-Multi, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 011, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

🚐 012, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 013, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 014, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 015, Loop: Little Lava Lake RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ GRP, Loop: Little Lava Lake Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

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Little Lava Lake offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience, with stunning views and well-maintained facilities. Visitors appreciate the spacious, shaded campsites and easy access to water activities like kayaking and fishing. While there are some concerns about day traffic and mosquitoes, the overall ambiance and friendly staff contribute to a positive stay at this popular location.

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2 stars 5.4% (6)

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Michael S

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July 24, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Beautiful location would be nice if it had flushing toilets. within walking distance to the little store at lava lake resort.

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Michael S

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July 24, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Beautiful location would be nice if it had flushing toilets. within walking distance to the little store at lava lake resort.

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Kaylee G

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June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Water was low and murky. It is to be expected with the drought.

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Kaylee G

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June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Water was low and murky. It is to be expected with the drought.

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Loren D

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September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Our 27' Travel trailer (29' title) was a challenge to get into site 14.
Pit toilets were cleaned each day.

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Loren D

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September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Our 27' Travel trailer (29' title) was a challenge to get into site 14.
Pit toilets were cleaned each day.

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Kathleen M

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August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Little Lava Lake

The drought has really taken a toll on Little Lava Lake. The water level was so low, that in the first week of August the stream next to the campground was bone dry. The lake also had a toxic algae bloom, which made water play inadvisable. (Suggest that you go to the Beach Day Use area at Elk Lake for swimming and boating.)

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Kathleen M

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August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Little Lava Lake

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John R

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July 21, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Beautiful site that was spoiled by neighbor in large trailer who Han two generators all day. What a bummer. So inconsiderate.

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John R

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July 21, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Little Lava Lake

Beautiful site that was spoiled by neighbor in large trailer who Han two generators all day. What a bummer. So inconsiderate.

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Location & Directions for Little Lava Lake

63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701 United States

Elevation: 1,447 ft

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Nearest town

Bend, OR - 38 mi

About 50 min to downtown

Highway access

Little Lava Lake Campground is accessible via OR-20, approximately 20 miles to the south, and US-97, about 25 miles to the east.

Policies & Rules

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12PM

General

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 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.
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.

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