Lava Lake Campground
Black Butte Ranch, Oregon · 5,285 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 28 mi NE: Bench, 67,071 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,285 ft (1,611 m)5,285 ft1,611 m
Amenities
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About
Located near the McKenzie Pass, the primitive Lava Camp Lake Campground is pretty spot conveniently located to multiple trails, surrounded by mountain hemlock and lodgepole pine forests. This campground offers access to the Mt. Washington and Three Sisters Wildernesses and is near the Pacific Crest Trail. The Lava Camp Lake Trail enters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from this trailhead.
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Lava Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Frost then Sunny, 4% chance of rain58°39°
- ThuSunny61°41°
- FriSunny69°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain51°33°
- SunMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain52°32°
Nearby camping
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North Matthieu Lake Camp 1
Campground · 1.4 mi · Black Butte Ranch
North Matthieu Lake Camp 2
Campground · 1.5 mi · Black Butte Ranch
North Matthieu Lake Camp 3
Campground · 1.5 mi · Black Butte Ranch
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Black Butte Ranch share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.1 mi
U.S. Forest Service Site 3
Black Butte Ranch, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 3.1 mi
Camp site
Black Butte Ranch, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 6.5 mi
Camp site
Black Butte Ranch, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 8.0 mi
Camp site
Black Butte Ranch, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 9.6 mi
Black Pine Dispersed Camping Area
Sisters, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Deschutes National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
Location and contact
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