East Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest — lakeside

Location: La Pine, OR, OR

Price: From $27 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (134 reviews)

Season: May through October

East Lake Campground sits at the edge of beautiful East Lake in the caldera of Newberry Volcano. Most sites in this campground are on the lake or no more than a few minutes walk away. There are opportunities for bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing, and canoeing.

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

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

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

East Lake Campground sits at the edge of beautiful East Lake in the caldera of Newberry Volcano with most sites on the lake or within a few minutes walk. The area offers bird watching, bicycling, canoeing, nearby hikes into lava rock, and close waterfalls, with East Lake being shadier than other lakes making it ideal for beating summer heat.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, North American River Otter, Osprey, and Canada Jay present in the area.

Insider tips for East Lake Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Expect cold nights at 6,500 feet elevation even in fall; bring warm sleeping gear East Lake is known as a good fishing spot

Skip East Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp November through April - seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer warmer nighttime temperatures - elevation and location result in cold evenings.

Best time to visit East Lake Campground: September — Fall camping with amazing views and warmer water temperatures before seasonal closure in October. May-June — Campground opens in May; earlier in season may offer better availability before peak summer.

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