North Lava Flow Campground
Open year-round pending snow accessibility. Road access to the lake's northeast shore may be closed in spring and early summer to protect vulnerable wildlife. No fee, no reservations. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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.
About
North Lava Flow Campground is a small, primitive campground located on the northeast shore of Davis Lake in the Deschutes National Forest near Crescent, Oregon. The campground sits at roughly 4,400 feet elevation and offers 6 individual campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The site's most striking feature is a massive lava flow towering approximately 100 feet above the campground, providing a dramatic backdrop to an otherwise rustic setting. Davis Lake is one of the most popular fly-fishing-only lakes in the Pacific Northwest, producing abundant trophy-size rainbow trout and largemouth bass. The lake was formed roughly 6,000 years ago when a lava flow dammed Odell Creek. A boat launch at the Lava Flow area provides lake access for non-motorized watercraft. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Amenities are minimal: vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, trash service, or hookups. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The maximum vehicle length is 36 feet. Road access to the northeast shore may be closed in spring and early summer to protect vulnerable wildlife.
Directions
From Crescent: Travel on Crescent Cutoff Road for approximately 9 miles; turn right onto Cascades Lakes National Scenic Byway (Highway 46); travel for approximately 10 miles until reaching the campground on your left.
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 | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 36ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 433-3200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Deschutes NF Davis Lake | |
| Deschutes NF Alerts & Closures |
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