Lava Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.1 (124)

🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Lava Lake Campground in Oregon has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #002, #004, #005, #009, #011, #012, #013, #015 Tent Only, #016 Tent Only, #017 Tent Only, #018 Tent Only, #019, #020, #024, #025, #026, #028, #030, #032, #035, #036, #037, #039, #040, #041, #043, #044 Multi

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #003, #022, #027, #033

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #034, #038

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #002, #003, #009, #011, #023, #026, #027, #032, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #043

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #010, #042

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #023, #031

Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites #008

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #025

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop 1 #001 — Campsite w/ picnic table — **Site Loop 1 #001** · Campsite w/ picnic tableUSFS

Campsite Loop 1 #001 — Lava Lake Campground — **Site Loop 1 #001** · Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS

Campsite Loop 1 #005 — Lava Lake Campground — **Site Loop 1 #005** · Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America23.6 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Lava Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 5–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $28–$56/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆121 ratings

5★63

4★34

3★9

2★8

1★7

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.6/4

Verizon2.4/4

T-Mobile0.3/4

Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lava Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lava Lake Campground?

Lava Lake Campground in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lava Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Lava Lake Campground run about $28–$56/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lava Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lava Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lava Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Lava Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 5–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Lava Lake Campground a good campground?

Lava Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 124 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lava Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lava Lake Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 18 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lava Lake Campground located?

Lava Lake Campground is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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