Lava Camp Lake Campground
Currently closed due to seasonal highway closure. Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass) is closed for winter and typically opens the third Monday in June, weather permitting. Once the highway opens, the campground operates first-come, first-served through early November.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Lava Camp Lake Campground is a primitive, no-fee campground located near McKenzie Pass in the Deschutes National Forest. The campground sits at roughly 5,190 feet elevation, surrounded by mountain hemlock and lodgepole pine forests that provide good screening between sites. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for wilderness exploration, with the Lava Camp Lake Trail providing access to the Pacific Crest Trail, North Matthieu Lake Trail, and Millican Crater Trail within the Three Sisters and Mt. Washington Wildernesses. Central Cascades Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from June 15 through October 15. Access is via Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway), a seasonal road that typically opens the third Monday in June and closes in early November. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out area with vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring adequate water supplies.
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel 14.6 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway). Note: Highway 242 is seasonally closed from early November through mid-June.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 549-7700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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