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Lava Butte and Lava Lands – Lava Butte road OR1📷 Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0

Lava Butte and Lava Lands

Bend, OR

Nature

A cinder cone in Newberry National Volcanic Monument with a road to the crater rim and short trails across a young lava flow. Summer access to the top is often by shuttle.

Nearest town
Bend, OR
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
43.9180, -121.3580

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Oregon Outback: volcanoes and high desert – Lava Butte road OR1© Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • South Loop 1-44Campsite
    14 mi from Lava Butte and Lava Lands
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Newberry RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    15 mi from Lava Butte and Lava Lands
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Soda Creek CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Lava Butte and Lava Lands
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Little Lava Lake CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Lava Butte and Lava Lands · 15 pitches
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lava Lake CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Lava Butte and Lava Lands · 44 pitches
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Quinn Meadow Horse CampCampsite
    22 mi from Lava Butte and Lava Lands
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lava Butte and Lava Lands?

Lava Butte and Lava Lands is in Bend, OR, at GPS 43.9180, -121.3580. It is about 14 mi from Paulina Lake.

Can you camp near Lava Butte and Lava Lands?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bend RV Resort, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 58 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lava Butte and Lava Lands?

Lava Butte and Lava Lands is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Oregon Outback: volcanoes and high desert.

What is there to see near Lava Butte and Lava Lands?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dee Wright Observatory (32 mi), Smith Rock State Park (33 mi), Proxy Falls (33 mi) and Fort Rock (40 mi).

When is the best time to visit Lava Butte and Lava Lands?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)