CampgroundHidden gem

East Lake Campground

Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Oregon

Quieter second lake in the Newberry caldera with a smaller camp and a short walk to hot springs.

Price
About US$27 per night
Booking
Best to book
Sites
27
East Lake Campground
U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region · Public domain

East Lake is the quieter, higher cousin to Paulina Lake, with 27 sites close to the shore. It is known for fishing, a resort and a nearby hot spring on the shore. The caldera is a few minutes by car.

Good to know

  • Fish early
  • Combine with Paulina Peak and obsidian flow
  • Mosquitoes can be rough early season
Best time
July to September
Open
Roughly May to October
Getting there
Paved road from US-97
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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