Paulina Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: La Pine, OR, OR

Price: From $27 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (144 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

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

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Paulina Lake Campground sits at 6,350 ft. elevation in the caldera of Newberry Volcano within Newberry National Monument, offering incredible volcanic landscapes and diverse forests typical of central Oregon. The campground provides excellent access to biking, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming with a 4.4/5 rating from 134 Google reviews.

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

Insider tips for Paulina Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. From La Pine, the campground is only 5 miles north on Hwy 97, then 12.9 miles east on Road 21.

Skip Paulina Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You rely on cell service — service is spotty in the area..

Best time to visit Paulina Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

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