State: Oregon
Address 1: Little Lava Lake
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 13
Elevation: 4747
County: Deschutes
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
This campground is next to the Little Lava Lake, the source of the Deschutes River. There are opportunities for fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking. There is a boat launch area within this campground.
Little Lava Lake Campground is close by Lava Lake, but the lake is smaller and sometimes referred to as Deschutes Pond. A flow of lava lies along the west shore, dividing Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake. The lake is popular with fishermen and often the same campers come back year after year. The Lava Lake Resort next door to the campground is nice. There are several sites that are ideal for tenters right on the water front.
Fees: Per night, per site fee: $12/first vehicle; $6/each additional vehicle. Group Site: $50.
Usage: Heavy
Water: Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Restrictions: Maximum site spur length is 30 feet. No motorized or mechanized vehicles allowed on Wilderness trails.
Group Camping: There are 2 tent only group sites.
Directions: From Bend, 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.
