Lava Camp Lake
About this site
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. Additional Info: This is a no-fee, first-come-first-served campground with 12 sites, including 2 walk-in sites. Amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. No potable water is available. Vehicle access is via Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway), which has a 35-foot maximum vehicle length restriction and typically opens the third Monday in June, closing in early November.
Amenities & access
Access
- Drive-in access
- Hike-in access
Amenities
- Toilets
- Fire Rings
Maximum vehicle length
35 feet
Contact
Location
44.260375, -121.786275
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