Deschutes National Forest

The Lava Butte is a cinder cone formed by volcanic eruptions which rises 500 feet above the visitor center in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors can drive to the top where there is a lookout and a hiking trail around the rim.

The Lava Cast Forest Geological Area was formerly a pine forest which was covered by lava thousands of years ago. The area is meant to protect the many lava trees. There is a hiking trail through the lava field.

The Lava River Cave is a over a mile long making it one of the longest lava tubes in Oregon.

The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is located south of Bend. The Newberry caldera covers a 500 square mile area. Visitors can drive through the caldera.