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Little Lava Lake Campground

This campground is next to the Little Lava Lake. There are opportunities for fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking.

There is a boat launch area within this campground.

General Information

Tentative Opening: May 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026

Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on October 18, 2026, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 17, 2026. This campground will become First Come, First Serve (FF on Recreation.gov) only starting September 27, until closing date.

  • Maximum site spur length is 40 feet. No motorized or mechanized vehicles allowed on Wilderness trails.

The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever is earlier, to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

  • Single Campsite Rate: $25/night
  • Premium Campsite Rate: $27/night
  • Group Campsite Rate: $126/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: -  A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.

Deschutes Supervisor's and Bend Fort-Rock Ranger District Office

Address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-5300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.91070278

Longitude: -121.7642139

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 38.4 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46), then 0.7 miles east on Forest Road 4600 500, and then 0.4 miles east on Forest Road 4600 520.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 8, 2026