Lava Lake Campground
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About Lava Lake Campground
Lava Lake Campground is a national park campground at Deschutes National Forest in Deschutes County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Lava Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 90 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 188 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Deschutes National Forest include Little Lava Lake, South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR), Mallard Marsh Campground, Little Fawn Campground and Point Campground - Deschutes.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 50 · 2024: 88 · 2025: 70
Location
Address
Bend, Oregon
Coordinates
43.9150, -121.7681
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 491 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Little Lava Lake
Deschutes National Forest
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South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)
Deschutes National Forest
Mallard Marsh Campground
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Little Fawn Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Point Campground - Deschutes
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Elk Lake (OR)
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Lava Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Lava Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Lava Lake Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Lava Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Lava Lake Campground right now?
Lava Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Lava Lake Campground located?
Lava Lake Campground is located in Deschutes National Forest, near Bend, Oregon.
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