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Lava Island
This site offers access to the Deschutes River Trail as well as an area to remove rafts from the Deschutes River. There is no boat ramp for backing trailers into the river. Travel downstream beyond this take-out point is not recommended due to dangerous rapids.
Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this site but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors.
Acceptable passes include: