Cinder Hill Campground

Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: La Pine, OR, OR

Price: From $27 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (187 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cinder Hill Campground sits at the edge of beautiful East Lake in the caldera of Newberry Volcano. The area is part of the Newberry National Monument in Deschutes National Forest. The area is popular for its geological significance and multitude of recreational activities, making it an ideal individual and family camping excursion.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cinder-hill-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Cinder Hill Campground sits at the edge of East Lake in the caldera of Newberry Volcano within Deschutes National Forest, offering geological significance and multiple recreational activities including boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Osprey, Canada Jay, Clark's Nutcracker, Mountain Chickadee, and Northern Sagebrush Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Cinder Hill Campground: Half of the 106 sites are first-come, first-served Pull-through sites available but tight for larger RVs (17-foot trailer reported difficult passage) No hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only

Skip Cinder Hill Campground if: You need RV hookups. You're booking last-minute (federal campground - book early). You need year-round camping (seasonal May-October only).

Best time to visit Cinder Hill Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: East Lake Campground (La Pine, OR), Little Crater Campground (La Pine, OR), Newberry Group Camp Site (La Pine, OR), Chief Paulina Horse Camp (La Pine, OR).