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Little Lava Lake Campground

Little Lava Lake Deschutes River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Elk Lake, OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.91065000, -121.76143000
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Little Lava Lake Campground is located along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway in Central Oregon's Cascade Range, approximately 38 miles southwest of Bend via Highway 46. A boat ramp and day-use area are available at the campground for a fee. The 44-site campground sits at the headwaters of the Deschutes River, with campsites nestled under lodgepole pine canopy and some waterfront locations along the lakeshore and river.

**Paddling & Boating:** Little Lava Lake provides excellent access for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. The lake offers fishing, swimming, and scenic paddling opportunities in a mountain setting. Note that day-use and boat launch fees apply. The campground features standard amenities including drinking water, flush toilets, and a camp host (firewood available for purchase). Cell service is fair. For specific current fees and reservations, contact the campground at 541-323-1746 or visit Recreation.gov.

**Nearby Options:** The area provides access to additional outdoor recreation, including nearby Crane Prairie and Wickiup reservoirs, plus numerous hiking and mountain biking trails throughout the Cascade Range.
Federal Facility Information
541-323-1746 Free Access Reservations Available

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...

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.

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