Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site

About Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site

This interpretive site is situated in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The landscape was formed by various lava flows and includes many tree molds that were created as the lava burned through the wood and cooled into casts.Self-guided interpretive brochures are available at the site to take you through the Lava Cast Forest Trail.There are picnic tables on site.To learn more about the Lava Cast Forest, download this brochure.For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, click here.Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors.

How to Get There

From Bend, OR :Travel 15 miles south on Highway 97 (3 miles south of Lava Lands Visitor Center), then 10 miles east on Forest Road 9720 (note, this is a gravel road and is rarely maintained).

Plan Your Visit to Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site

Heading to Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)