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Little Lava Lake

Deschutes National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.1 (61)
Little Lava Lake
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 20h 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.
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💡 In short

Little Lava Lake in Oregon has 8 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 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Little Lava Lake #013 & Little Lava Lake #014 next to each othersites 👥 #GRP, #002, #004, #013, #014
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 Little Lava Lake #009-Multi & Little Lava Lake #010 next to each othersites #005, #007, #009-Multi, #010, #015
Tue Sep 8 – Thu Sep 102 nightsbook these dates →sites #011
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #014
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #006
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #010
Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites #012
Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #GRP, #002, #004, #009-Multi, #013

📷 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 Little Lava Lake #GRP — Little Lava Lake Campground
Site Little Lava Lake #GRP · Little Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Little Lava Lake #002 — Little Lava Lake Campground
Site Little Lava Lake #002 · Little Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Little Lava Lake #004 — Little Lava Lake Campground
Site Little Lava Lake #004 · Little Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Little Lava Lake #013 — Little Lava Lake Campground
Site Little Lava Lake #013 · Little Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Little Lava Lake #014 — Little Lava Lake Campground
Site Little Lava Lake #014 · Little Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS
Campsite Little Lava Lake #005 — Little Lava Lake Campground
Site Little Lava Lake #005 · Little Lava Lake CampgroundUSFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.4 mi away (straight line).

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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 14 openings at Little Lava Lake over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 8–22 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

Group Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆61 ratings
5★27
4★20
3★9
2★3
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.3/4
Verizon2.7/4
T-Mobile0.2/4
Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Little Lava Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Little Lava Lake?

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

Popular campgrounds like Little Lava Lake 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 Little Lava Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Little Lava Lake over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 8–22 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 Little Lava Lake a good campground?

Little Lava Lake holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 61 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Little Lava Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Little Lava Lake, AT&T rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 9 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Little Lava Lake located?

Little Lava Lake 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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