Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region · Public domainLava Island Falls
If you're passing
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier segmented rapids on Deschutes River.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Segmented Rapids
- Watercourse
- Deschutes River
- Coordinates
- 43.98691, -121.39708
About Lava Island Falls
Lava Island Falls is a segmented rapids in Oregon, on Deschutes River. The water falls in 2 distinct tiers.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Lava Island Falls 4.7/10 — if you're passing. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Lava Island Falls?
Lava Island Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 43.98691, -121.39708.
Is Lava Island Falls worth visiting?
If you're passing — Plungeworthy rates it 4.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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