West Davis Lake Campground

Closed — Permanently closed. The campground was destroyed by the Davis Fire in 2003 and has not been rebuilt. Not operational for public use.

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.

Newberry #2 Snowmobile Trail Closure

Effective December 1, 2025, Order #06-01-01-25-05

West Bend Area Trail Closures

We are restoring the forest adjacent to the City of Bend to improve forest health, create a diversity of plant and wildlife habitat and to protect our communities and quality of life.

Cabin Butte Area Closure

Cabin Butte Area Closure (Effective May 1, 2025, Order #06-01-01-25-03)

Deschutes 14-Day Camping Order

Deschutes 14-Day Camping Order (Effective November 14, 2024, Order #06-01-25-01)Describes the prohibition of camping or otherwise occupying a single location for a period longer than 14 consecutive c

Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order

Wilderness Permit, Camping, and Fire Restrictions Order (Effective May 1, 2024, Order #06-01-24-01)Describes the special restrictions and prohibitions for Wilderness areas on the Deschutes and Willamette Natio

Blue-Green Algae Information

The Deschutes National Forest encourages people recreating on the national forest to be aware of potential blue-green algae blooms on lakes and reservoirs as the weather warms. Not all algae in lakes and reservoirs is blue-green algae.

Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area

Please use caution when recreating in areas that were impacted by the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire. A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been exacerbated by the effects of the fire.

Camping & Campfire Forest Order

Camping and Campfire Forest Order (Effective April 6, 2021, Order #06-01-21-01)Describes where camping and campfires are prohibited on the Deschutes National Forest.This Order becomes effect

Cave Resource Protection Forest Order

Cave Resource Protection Forest Order (Effective April 1, 2021 Order #06-01-21-02)Describes the prohibitions for entering or exploring caves or areas near caves on the Deschutes National Forest.This O

About

West Davis Lake Campground was once a developed campground situated in a stand of lodgepole pines along the west shore of Odell Creek as it enters Davis Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. The campground was destroyed by the Davis Fire in 2003 and remains closed to this day. Davis Lake itself is a popular high-elevation fly fishing destination known for producing trophy-size rainbow trout and largemouth bass. The lake is located in a remote area of the Cascade Range, accessible via the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. The entire Davis Lake area is typically inaccessible in winter due to snow, with seasonal closures also affecting northeast shore access in spring and early summer to protect vulnerable wildlife. For those seeking camping near Davis Lake, East Davis Campground on the opposite shore remains operational and offers developed camping facilities with access to the lake's excellent fishing opportunities.

Directions

From La Pine, OR: Travel south on Highway 97 for 11.8 miles to Forest Road 62, turn west onto Forest Road 62 for 13.5 miles to F.R. 46, at stop sign continue west on Forest Road 62 for 0.3 mile to Jct. of Forest Road 62-850 and Forest Road 62-855, both graveled. Turn north onto Forest Road 62-850 and follow signs for 0.7 mile to Davis Lake at Lava Campground OR turn south onto Forest Road 62-855 and follow signs for 1.8 miles to Davis Lake at East Davis Campground.

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