Cinder Hill Campground
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.
Cinder Hill Campground offers several sites close to the shore or within easy walking distance to the beach. It is an ideal campground for those hauling trailers, but it also has plenty of sites perfect for tents. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are also available.
Notifications and Alerts
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit open fires, charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills including in developed campgrounds. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.
Need to Know
A restricted generator use policy is in affect for sites 52 - 110 at Cinder Hill Campground to enhance visitor experience opportunities. Generators may only operate between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon and the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails
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.
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.
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.
Natural Features
East Lake is located within the collapsed crater, or caldera of Newberry Volcano. Nearly five miles in diameter, the caldera encircles the basins of East Lake and Paulina Lake. East Lake covers 1,044 acres and is 180 feet at its deepest point.
Paulina Creek flows from 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.
The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support a variety of wildlife, including black bear, bighorn sheep, deer, native fish and migratory birds.
Nearby Attractions
Big Obsidian Flow Trail offers a 1-mile interpretive trail that climbs up and onto this impressive lava flow of obsidian (black volcanic glass) and pumice. The Big Obsidian Flow is 1300 years old, the youngest lava flow in Oregon.
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 educational programs and exhibits.
Lava River Cave, also located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, is nearly a mile long. The northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.
A nearby resort, operating under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest offers visitors lodging, last minute essentials and boat rentals.
Recreation
Visitors can take advantage of boating, kayaking, swimming and fishing on East Lake. A boat ramp is located in the campground, and the lake has a 10 mph speed limit.
For anglers, the lake provides the perfect setting to fish from boat or the shoreline. It supports rainbow trout, brown trout and Kokanee salmon. In September, the outlet of adjacent Paulina Lake may be choked with Kokanee moving to spawn in Paulina Creek.
The Crater Rim Trail, considered one of the finest high country trails in the area, boasts vast stretches of forest, deserts and mountains. The trail has many access points and connectors to other trails.
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, travel 23 miles south on Highway 97 to County Road 21( Paulina Lake Road). Turn onto County Road 21 and go about 17 miles east. Take Forest Road 300 north for 0.5 miles.
From La Pine, go 5 miles north on Highway 97 to County Road 21(Paulina Lake Road). Take County Road 21 east about 17 miles. Take Forest Road 300 north for 0.5 miles.
Available Campsites
- Site 094, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 089, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 081, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 109, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 103, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 104, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 102, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 106, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 095, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 105, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 108, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 009, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 107, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 042, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 036, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 022, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 093, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 100, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 096, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 099, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 086, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 092, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 090, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 098, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 069, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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- Site 057, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 088, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 110, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 085, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop Cinder Hill Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
