Paulina Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Paulina Lake Campground is located 6,350 ft. above sea level in the caldera of Newberry Volcano, on the edge of the beautiful Paulina Lake. Conveniently located within Newberry National Monument, visitors to this area are taken aback by the incredible views this has to offer, highlighting volcanic landscapes intermixed with diverse forests, typical of central Oregon.
Popular for both its geological significance and multitude of recreational activities, Paulina Lake Campground is ideal for individual and family camping excursions.
For more information about the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=66159
Paulina Lake campground has excellent sites for all forms of camping and plenty of large sites for RVs.
Picnic areas, boating, shoreline trails, and stunning views of the lake, along with the conveniences of drinking water and flush toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while still having many of the conveniences of home.
Need to Know
This campground has no beach access. It has great access for those wishing to launch trailered boats. The Day Use area outside the campground can be used to launch kayaks and Paddle boards.
Fishing and swimming off the boat dock is prohibited.
- Clean packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails
- Boat launch parking is for day use only and requires a recreation fee separate from camping fees. Park your boat trailers and vehicles at your campsite please.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed
During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all national Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.
NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.
Natural Features
Paulina Lake is located within the collapsed crater, or "caldera" of Newberry Volcano. Nearly five miles in diameter, this caldera encircles the basins of Paulina Lake, and its twin, East Lake.
Neither lake receives water from an inlet stream, but instead, rely on rain, snowmelt and hot springs for water. Paulina Creek drains the lake and has chiseled a narrow gorge through the caldera's west wall creating a remarkable twin waterfall. Thermal vents and hot springs along the lake's northeast edge help create a highly productive ecosystem.
Wetlands, diverse forests, and rocky slopes near the campground provide a necessary habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear.
Nearby Attractions
Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits.
Visitors can explore the Lava River Cave, also located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At 5,211 feet (1,588 m) in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
A rustic lodge near the campground, operating under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest, offers visitors lodging, last minute essentials and a cafe.
Recreation
The unique location of Paulina Lake Campground offers visitors opportunities to hike shoreline trails and alpine vistas.
Visitors can also take advantage of time on the lake, boating, kayaking and fishing.
For anglers, this lake offers fantastic fishing opportunities. Spanning a surface area of 1,531 acres, the lake supports rainbow trout, brown trout and Kokanee salmon.
In September, the outlet of Paulina Lake may be choked with Kokanee moving to spawn in Paulina Creek.
Changes & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-383-5300
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Bend go south 23.5 miles on Hwy 97 to Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road). Take Road 21 east for about 12.9 miles.
From La Pine go north 5 miles on Hwy 97 to Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road). Take Road 21 east for about 12.9 miles.
Available Campsites
- Site 36, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 69, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 60, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop Paulina Lake Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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