About Lava Lake Boating Site
A popular site for fisherman and featuring spectacular views of Mt. Bachelor, this boating site is located within the Lava Lake Campground. There are docks available at this boating site.
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Lava Lake Boating Site
La Pine, Oregon · Deschutes County · Facility
A popular site for fisherman and featuring spectacular views of Mt. Bachelor, this boating site is located within the Lava Lake Campground. There are docks available at this boating site.
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43.91324, -121.76754
Open in OpenStreetMapHow to Get There
From Bend, OR: Travel 38.4 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then 1 mile east on Forest Road 4600 500.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Lava Lake Boating Site
Heading to Lava Lake Boating Site? 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
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