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South Lava OHV Staging Area

Fort Rock, Oregon · Lake County · Facility

Provides access to:East Fort Rock OHV Trail system.South Lava OHV Staging area is located on the south end of the East Fort Rock OHV Trail system. This staging area is more remote than the staging areas on the north end of the trail system and provides access to several of the more difficult rated trails in a less popu…

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About South Lava OHV Staging Area

Provides access to:East Fort Rock OHV Trail system.South Lava OHV Staging area is located on the south end of the East Fort Rock OHV Trail system. This staging area is more remote than the staging areas on the north end of the trail system and provides access to several of the more difficult rated trails in a less populated area. The Ice Rock Quarry Play area is also easily accessed from the staging area. The area will accommodate small groups, RVs and trailers. Vehicular access is via the Finley Butte Road (Road 22) from LaPine and then approximately 2 miles of red cinder surfaced road into the staging area. A vault toilet is located on site.These trails and facilities are operated and maintained for your enjoyment by Central Oregon Combined OHV Operations (a Forest Service, & Bureau of Land Management Cooperative agreement), Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation ATV Funds, support from Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S and Yamaha OHV Initiative grants, several user groups and many other volunteers

How to Get There

From Hwy 97 in LaPine, travel 24 miles east on Finley Butte Road (County Road 22) and then approximately 2 miles north on Forest Road 2248.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to South Lava OHV Staging Area

Heading to South Lava OHV Staging Area? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for South Lava OHV Staging Area?

No central reservation system listed for South Lava OHV Staging Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/237048) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to South Lava OHV Staging Area?

From Hwy 97 in LaPine, travel 24 miles east on Finley Butte Road (County Road 22) and then approximately 2 miles north on Forest Road 2248.