Cinder Hill Campground
Currently closed for the season. The campground typically opens in mid-June and closes in mid-October, transitioning to first-come, first-served after October 1. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov when open.
Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 2:59PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Cinder Hill Campground occupies a scenic position on the eastern shore of East Lake, nestled within the caldera of Newberry Volcano in Deschutes National Forest. The campground offers 110 standard nonelectric sites, many with direct proximity to the lakeshore and others within easy walking distance of the beach area. Two boat launch ramps within the campground provide access to East Lake, which supports rainbow trout, brown trout, and Kokanee salmon with a 10 mph speed limit. The Cinder Hill Trailhead provides direct access to the Newberry Crater Trail #3958, considered one of the finest high country trails in the area with connections to other trails throughout the monument. Nearby attractions include the Big Obsidian Flow, a 1,300-year-old lava flow of obsidian and pumice with a 1-mile interpretive trail, and Lava River Cave, the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided throughout the campground. Drinking water is available via hand pump but is typically turned off by the end of September. The campground transitions to first-come, first-served starting October 1 until the seasonal closure.
Directions
From Bend, travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97 to Paulina Lake Road (County Road 21). Turn east and continue 17.6 miles, then take Forest Road 2100-700 north for 0.5 miles. Cinder Hill is the last campground past Paulina and East Lakes in the Newberry Caldera.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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