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OREGON CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST
LAVA CAMP LAKE CAMPGROUND
MOUNT WASHINGTON WILDERNESS
THREE SISTERS WILDERNESS
McKENZIE / SANTIAM PASS
Santiam National Scenic Byway
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
LATITUDE: N 44°15.640
LONGITUDE: W 121°47.177
Elevations around 5300'
1/2 mile east from Dee Wright Observatory

Lava Camp Lake

Morning Mist on Lava Camp Lake
September 24, 2007

We always considered this an amazing
campground... mostly because of the
scenic nature and surrounding lava fields.
There always seems to be less people here
than other campgrounds in the area.

Lava Camp Lake

Lava Camp Lake

Lava Camp Lake

Lava Camp Lake is a small lake with a
big spirit. The campground is designed
with campsites spread around the lake.

Morning Mist on Lava Camp Lake

Campsite with Picnic Table
Lava Camp Lake Campground

Campsite with Picnic Table
Lava Camp Lake Campground

Vaulted Toilet at Lava Camp Lake Campground

Picnic tables, metal firerings, and outhouses
xx Days Camping Limit
There is no garbage service... Pack It Out.

Lava Camp Lake Campground

LATITUDE: N 44°15.640
LONGITUDE: W 121°47.177
(GPS from the last campsite on Road#900)

Lava Camp Lake Campground

Lava Camp Lake Campground

Trailheads at Lava Camp Lake:
Millican Crater Trailhead
Pacific Crest Trail

WILDERNESS PERMITS REQUIRED
Memorial Day through Oct. 31
Three Sisters Wilderness
Mount Washington Wilderness
Permits are available at most trailheads
See information at bottom of this page.
(Permits not required at campground)

Highway 242 / Milepost 77.8
1/2 mile west from Dee Wright Observatory
Take Road#900 and campground 1/4 mile

Dee Wright Observatory

DEE WRIGHT OBSERVATORY
Mystical and magical are terms used to describe
Dee Wright Observatory near McKenzie Summit.
Hwy.242 about 15 miles from Sisters, OR

Mount Washington
Viewed from Dee Wright Observatory

Mount Jefferson
Viewed from Dee Wright Observatory

Three Sisters Mountains
Viewed from Dee Wright Observatory
(North and Middle Sister Mountains)

McKenzie Pass Summit
Elevation 5325'

McKenzie Summit
Hwy.242 towards Sisters, OR

Elk on Hwy.242 near Sisters, OR

SCOTT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a free campground...
LATITUDE: N 44°12.646
LONGITUDE: W 121°53.245
(GPS From information sign near entrance)
LATITUDE: N 44°12.704
LONGITUDE: W 121°53.407
(GPS From dispersed campsite)
Hwy. 242 between milepost 71- 72
Road#260 for 1/2 mile
Picnic tables, firerings, and outhouse.
A couple sites with parking and walk-in
tent sites. Trailheads lead to many small
lakes within a short distance...

ALDER SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
This is a free campground...
LATITUDE: N 44°10.625
LONGITUDE: W 121°54.802
Highway 242 near milepost 65.8
Picnic tables, metal firerings, and outhouse.
Trailhead for Linton Lake
Small campground with 6 picnic tables,
5 firerings, and limited parking

View from Log Bridge on Road#247

Log Vehicular Bridge on Road#247
Road overgrown with trees and brush

ROAD#247
LATITUDE: N 44°09.675
LONGITUDE: W 121°59.622
Log Vehicular Bridge...
This is historic but goes mostly unnoticed.

Log Vehicular Bridge on Road#220

ROAD#220
LATITUDE: N 44°10.304
LONGITUDE: W 122°02.215
From Hwy.224 near milepost 57.5
Turn on Road#220 and bridge about 1/4 mile
Another Historic Log Vehicular Bridge...
This bridge is mostly collapsed...

Fire Prevention Sign
Rest Area on Hwy.22 near Detroit, OR

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW
WHAT FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT
Axe, shovel, and 5 gallons of water recommended
and might be required. Fire extinguisher and gloves
are a good idea.

Wilderness Permit
Available at most of the Trailheads

Mount Washington Wilderness
Rules and Regulations (Part 1)

Mount Washington Wilderness
Rules and Regulations (Part 2)

WILDERNESS PERMITS REQUIRED
Memorial Day through Oct. 31
Permits are free and available at Trailheads

Hwy.242 / Milepost 78

Hwy.242 / Milepost 78

Road#900 towards Lava Camp Lake
This was the first snowfall of the year.
Hwy.242 will be closed in winter months.
October 5, 2007

DIRECTIONS:
From Sisters, OR
Hwy.20 on west end of town
Turn on Highway 242
Lava Camp 14 1/2 miles
Dee Wright Observatory 15 miles
Scott Lake Campground xx miles
Alder Springs Campground xx miles

From Eugene / Springfield
Take Highway 126 for 55 miles
Turn left on Highway 242
Lava Camp is near Milepost 78
Turn on Road#900
Lava Camp is about 1/4 mile

ROAD CONDITIONS:
Highway 242 is paved
Narrow, curves, and steep grades
Vehicles over 35' prohibited
Road#900 to Lava Camp Lake is 1/4 mile
of rough dirt and cinder surface.
Highway 242 is closed in winter.

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

Water at Cold Springs Campground
Hwy.242 / MP 88 towards Sisters, OR.

Water at Big Lake Campgrounds
Hwy.20 / MP 80 towards Hoodoo Ski Bowl
Take Big Lake Road for 3 miles
Closed winter months starting in October.

Lake Billy Chinook

Also see: DETROIT LAKE
Also see: GREEN PETER LAKE
Also see: HAYSTACK RESERVOIR
Also see: JACK LAKE ROAD
Also see: LAKE BILLY CHINOOK
Also see: LOST LAKE CAMPGROUND
Also see: McKENZIE / ALDER SPRINGS
Also see: McKENZIE / SCOTT LAKE
Also see: OLALLIE SCENIC AREA
Also see: ROAD#46
Also see: ROUND LAKE
Also see: SMITH RESERVOIR

Google Custom Map by Ian

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

Highway 126
Autumn Colors near Fish Lake

Smith Reservoir Dam

Tumalo Reservoir

Tumalo Reservoir

Tumalo Reservoir is near Tumalo, OR
We used to camp and there were some big
parties here in our teenage years. Now the
actual reservoir is marked "No Trespassing"

Lava Camp Lake

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Camped here Sept.22, 2007
It snowed... a few flakes which quickly melted.

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