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.
Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 2:59PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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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