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Little Lava Lake

★4.8(19 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandDeschutes National Forest · Bend, Oregon
🚛Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🏔️Mountain Views🌲Forest Setting🥾Hiking

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About Little Lava Lake

Little Lava Lake 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.

Little Lava Lake 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 75 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 19 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Deschutes National Forest include Lava Lake Campground, South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR), Mallard Marsh Campground, Little Fawn Campground and Point Campground - Deschutes.

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Total reservations in May — 2023: 18 · 2024: 49 · 2025: 25

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Location

Address

Bend, Oregon

Coordinates

43.9101, -121.7617

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • •August sees 162 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Little Lava Lake FAQ

How far in advance should I book Little Lava Lake?

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 Little Lava Lake?

August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Little Lava Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Little Lava Lake right now?

Little Lava Lake 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 Little Lava Lake located?

Little Lava Lake is located in Deschutes National Forest, near Bend, Oregon.

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