Oregon · Camping

South Lava Staging Area

May–Sep
best months

Is South Lava Staging Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name South Lava Staging Area, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,131 ft
  • Bend/Fort Rock Ranger DistrictDeschutes National Forest

South Lava Staging Area is a campground in Oregon at about 5,131 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit South Lava Staging Area

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 21°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      43° / 22°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      51° / 25°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 27°

      7 wet

    5. May

      66° / 34°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 40°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 45°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 43°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 35°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 28°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 18°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at The Poplars, OR, 24.6 mi away at 4,310 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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