Free campgrounds and camping
OREGON CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
LAVA FLOW CAMPGROUND
DAVIS LAKE
CASCADE LAKES HIGHWAY
DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST
LATITUDE: N 43°37.379
LONGITUDE: 121°49.282
Dispersed and Primitive Camping

Once upon a time you might not see
another person here, still not many
crowds. The campground is on the
edge of a lava flow, with a wall of lava
about 70' high extending into Davis Lake.
This is one of our favorite campgrounds.

Davis Lake from Lava Flow Campground

Lava flow extending into Davis Lake

Lava fields extending into Davis Lake

Lava Fields
There were eagles in the trees, but they refused
to cooperate for any photos.

There were two bald eagles up in the trees,
but didn't get any good photos.

Mountain views from Davis Lake

Road to Lava Flow Campground

Lava Flow viewed from Lava Flow Campground

You can walk in the lava fields, but be
careful of shifting rocks. It is a good idea
to wear gloves.

Lava Flow Campground

Outhouse at Lava Flow Campground

Picnic tables, metal firerings, and outhouses.
No garbage service Garbage cans near the
main outhouse. 2007

Davis Lake

There is an underground river beneath
the lava flow. Standing next to the edge
you can feel a cool breeze blowing.

PHOTO HERE
South section of Lava Flow Campground.
Dispersed camp area with some picnic tables.

View from Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp
South section of the campground
This area closed Jan.1 - Aug.31
LATITUDE: N 43°36.922
LONGITUDE: W 121°49.514

If the main campground is full, which is
doubtful, follow the spur in the road and
there will be more campsites and areas along
the lake. Picnic tables, firepits, and outhouses.
NOTE: This area closed to protect eagle
habitat from January 1 through August 31

Lava flow extends into Davis Lake

Sign for Lava Flow Campground
South Entrance from Road#850

Road#850 to Lava Flow Campground

Continue on Road#850 and there are
some dispersed campsites.

Information Sign at Lava Flow Campground

There is a new sign that says
"This Area Patrolled by Law Enforcement"

BEAR FACTS
This is bear country, while no evidence of bears,
still be careful and keep a clean camp.

DIRECTIONS:
Cascade Lakes Highway / Road#46
Drive towards Davis Lake
Between milepost 59-60
There is a sign for Lava Flow Campground.
About 1/4 mile of dirt road.

ROAD CONDITIONS:
Paved roads.
The last 1/4 mil;e is dirt road with washboards

MAP
These are our personal hand drawn maps
Not guaranteed for accuracy

Junction of Road#44 and Road#46

Wildflowers on Road#4669 June 16, 2006

Red Wing Black Bird

Crane Prairie Resort and Boat Ramp

Showers at Crane Prairie Reservoir Lodge
$1.25 in quarters for 3 minutes.
Showers and Laundry at Twin Lakes Lodge.

Drinking water at Rock Creek Campground
on Cascade Lakes Highway / FS Road#46
Hand pump next to the fish cleaning station
is a deep source well and the water is cool,
clean and refreshing.

There is water at East Davis Lake Campground.

Road#4669 Information and payment box
West Davis Lake Campground?

EAST DAVIS LAKE CAMPGROUND
$9.00 Regular / $11.00 Premium
East Davis Lake Campground is south on
Cascade lakes Highway.

Also see: CRANE PRAIRIE RESERVOIR
Also see: LEMOLO LAKE
Also see: OAKRIDGE / HILL CREEK RESERVOIR
Also see: OAKRIDGE / SALMON CREEK ROAD
Also see: ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND
Also see: SPARKS LAKE CAMPGROUND
Also see: WICKIUP RESERVOIR / ROAD#090
Also see: WICKIUP RESERVOIR / ROAD#4260
Also see: WICKIUP RESERVOIR / ROAD#4280
Also see: WICKIUP RESERVOIR / ROAD#4370
Also see: WICKIUP RESERVOIR / ROAD#44

Google Custom Map by Ian

OREGON FREE CAMPGROUND MAP
Google custom map by Ian with most of the
free campgrounds in Oregon.

Bald Eagle at Wickiup Reservoir

We have seen several bald eagles in this area.
The biggest bald eagle we ever saw was at the
junction of Road#44 and Road#4260. He was
on the beach and when he spread his wings was
the most incredible sight... must of been an 8-10'
wing span as he stood tall and brave for what
seemed like an eternity.

Wickiup Reservoir early in the morning

Parking Area along the Deschutes River
Century Drive / MP 42
LATITUDE: N 43.51.399
LONGITUDE: W 121.47.000

Lava Lake with Mount Bachelor in the background
LATITUDE: N 43.54.920
LONGITUDE: W 121.46.090

Little Lava Lake
LATITUDE: N 43.54.635
LONGITUDE: W 121.45.710

Day Use Area
LATITUDE: N 43.53.005
LONGITUDE: W 121.46.112
Century Drive Day Use Area along the Deschutes River
Picnic tables, Metal Firerings

Cow Meadow and Deschutes River
Fee Area / $10
LATITUDE: N 43.48.800
LONGITUDE: W 121.46.580
Elevation: 4530'
Road 970 for 1 1/2 miles

Deschutes River viewed form Highway 42
LATITUDE: N 43.44.665
LONGITUDE: W 121.46.935
This section of the Deschutes River flows between
Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoir

PHOTO HERE
Old Cabin on Browns Creek
LATITUDE: N 43.43.400
LONGITUDE: W 121.49.060
Elevation 4424'
From the dispersed camp area there is an old road
and the cabin is about a five minute walk. There are
several springs and an old water wheel...

Sparks Lake

Devils Garden from Cascade Lakes Highway
(Between milepost 27-28)

Lava Flow Campground

DISPERSED CAMPSITE
LATITUDE: N 43°29.805
LONGITUDE: W 121°51.140
Junction of Cascade Lakes Highway and
Cresent Cut-Off Road on Cresent Creek
About 1/4 mile west from Cresent Creek C.G.

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Free campgrounds and camping
OREGON CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY`
DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST
CASCADE LAKES HIGHWAY
DAVIS LAKE
LAVA FLOW CAMPGROUND