Lava Lands Visitor Center

Matt Schapper

This is a great place for a stop to see the volcanic history of the area. Visitor center and gift shop is nice. The trail is a pretty easy hike for any age. A few steeper spots near the upper portion to get to the lookout, but the lower loop is very doable. All paved trail with informational signs at spots along the way. There is also a shuttle that takes you up to the top of Lava Butte to get an even better view. Costs a few bucks, but worth doing once.

QQ AA

It is an interesting place to check out, learning knowledge and having fun. Can see the mountain and forest view after climbing to lava Butte. They have only 10 parking there. The entrance will manage the time that you can drive to lava Butte. But it is very closer. You can always walk there. We don't have time to check other trail and cava. It is a great place to check. We almost miss. You need to pay. Or you can use Annual pass if you have one.

Adam Cook

Rangers are friendly and were egger to share their knowledge of this easily mist landmark. The visitor center itself is not too large and is where you will get your tickets to ride the bus to the top. Also, you can get your national park stamp here as well. If visiting, there was plenty of parking in the back lot if in a road tour group. There are restrooms here as well if needing a stop on your tour. Note, if you have kids, there are some items to see around the visitor center such as holly rocks, though the kids always are more fascinated by crawly things.

Ed Lee

A great place to learn about the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and to hike though ancient lava flows. The Trail of Molten Lands starts at the back of the Visitor Center and connects to the Trail of the Whispering Pines. The paved trail takes you through a basalt lava flow with interpretive signs on the history of the flow. You will have great views of the surrounding mountains as the trail climbs up to the summit. You will see lava channels and tubes with interpretive signs on your hike. The climb to the top is steep and ends in with a viewpoint of Mt. Bachelor, the Three Sisters and other Cascade Mountains. You can return to the Visitor Center or continue to the Trail of the Whispering Pines. Lava Butte and the Lava River Cave were both closed. A parking fee is required for the Visitors Center. The bathrooms are in the Visitors Center and there are picnic tables to use. Located about eleven miles south of Bend on Hwy 97. A nice hike through an amazing basalt flow from Lava Butte with great views of the Cascade Mountains.