Davis Lake on the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway
in the Deschutes National Forest of Oregon

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Camping at Davis Lake in Central Oregon
near more than 100 other alpine lakes on the
Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byways

West Davis Campground is closed due to a forest fire a few years ago. If you visit this area be sure to watch for other closure information due to the fire.

Lava Flow Campground at Davis Lake in the Deschutes National Forest

Lava Flow Campground or the North Campground as it' s otherwise called is located at the northeast corner of Davis Lake. The photograph of the lava flow on the previous page and the campground on this page were taken at the Lava Flow Campground on Davis Lake.

Lava Flow Campground at Davis Lake in the Deschutes National Forest of Oregon

Lava Flow Campground has 6 campsites. None are reservable, and the campground is open from April through October, depending on snowfall. Also, it has no fee! There are no accessible sites and no water, but there is a vault toilet. If you're camping in an RV, the maximum site spur length is 60 feet. There are no electricity hookups, no sewer hookups, no water hookups and no dump station. An unimproved boat ramp is available, and there are opportunities for bird watching, fly-fishing, sightseeing, and access to the lava flow.

Directions from Crescent

Travel 8.8 miles west on County Road 61, then 10 miles north on Hwy 46, then 0.25 miles south on Forest Road 4600 850.

East Davis Lake Campground at Davis Lake in the Deschutes National Fores of Oregont

Prior to a large forest fire, possibly caused by a careless camper a few years ago, this was a very popular campground. As it is today, the area is beginning to recover. The campground is greening, as life is renewing. Like Lava Flow Campground it is known for its wildlife, wildflowers, bird watching opportunities, sightseeing, and access to a nearby lava flow.

East Davis Lake Campground is located on the east side of Odell Creek where it enters Davis Lake. While it was once a very popular campground, use is now light. It's open from April through September, and unlike Lava Flow Campground has fees, but it also has potable water. The cost per night is $12.00 for the first vehicle and $6.00 for each additional vehicle. The sites are not reservable. There are 17 single and 3 double sites. None are accessible. There are no hookups for electricity, sewer or water. There is no pavement type for parking and no dump station. The maximum spur length is 50'.

Directions from Crescent

Travel 8.8 miles west on County Road 61, then 7.7 miles north on Hwy 46, then 2.6 miles west on Forest Road 4600 850.

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Forward ~ Sightseeing as the storm abates at Smith Rock.

Back ~ ... and mountains of lava flows.

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