Deschutes National Forest - Lava Camp Lake Campground

Area Status: Closed

Located near the McKenzie Pass, Lava Camp Lake Campground offers access to the Mt. Washington and Three Sisters Wilderness and is near the Pacific Crest Trail.

At a Glance

Fees

Day and Overnight visitors: Central Cascades Wilderness Permit required between Friday of Memorial Day weekend and the last Friday of September; reserve at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Parking: a valid recreation pass may be used as a form of fee payment or Central Cascades Wilderness Permit holders must leave a permit trailhead vehicle pass in vehicle.

Permit Info:

Wilderness permits are required for this trailhead.

Usage:

Medium

Restrictions:

Maximum site spur length is 20 feet.
The McKenzie Hwy (only access to the campground) has a maximum vehicle length of 35 feet thus limiting trailer use.
Vehicle traffic is prohibited beyond the snowgate (8.2 miles west of Sisters) during the winter.

Closest Towns:

Sisters, OR

Water:

Restroom:

Vault Toilet

Operated By:

Forest Service

Information Center:

Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest