Lava River Cave, Bend

Very cool cave! Pretty cold so bring warm clothes. The lanterns they rent are nice and bright and also adjustable which was nice. We paid $20 for 3. Also, I recommend reserving parking online as it gets busy and it's only $2. Unfortunately we didn't see any bats but saw a cool spider.

What a great place to visit! We decided to come here on a whim one weekend. We got there early and had a very short wait. The park Rangers do a very thorough safety lesson, then you pay and make your way down to the cavern. They will offer you a lantern at a minimal price, but we had our own flashlights and declined their off. The cave is large and cold, so be sure to bring a jacket. The walk is about 1 mile from start to finish. All in all, we had a great time and would definitely recommend.

It's a good idea to make a reservation time before going.. The rangers are very nice a helpful. The cave itself has no light, you will need a good flashlight or you can rent theirs for $5.00.. Dress warmly, it's 42° year round.. you'll want good shoes as well, there is some uneven ground. It's a two mile walk round-trip.. Also, this is a self guided tour, Take your time.. That all being said, Enjoy your adventure, it is really fascinating.. My family had a great time there 🙂

It was awesome. You make you're reservation in advance online at the time you want. It's only 2 dollars. And of course you pay the 5 dollar park fee. But its pretty cool. It's definitely cold and dark.

This experience was awesome. It was a little nerve racking to be that far underground where lava once flowed but it was cool nonetheless. It is in the 40s down there so dress warmly and I suggest renting one of their lanterns, it was much easier to see with them.