Newberry Group Camp Site
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-June through late September. Based on the 2025 season, opening is expected around June 13, 2026. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may 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
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Newberry Group Campground is the only exclusive group camping facility within Newberry National Volcanic Monument, situated along the south shore of Paulina Lake in Deschutes National Forest. The campground lies within the collapsed caldera of Newberry Volcano, which spans nearly five miles in diameter and encircles both Paulina Lake and its twin, East Lake. Paulina Lake covers 1,531 acres and reaches depths of 250 feet, fed solely by rain, snowmelt, and hot springs rather than inlet streams. The facility consists of three separate group sites with paved parking areas and roads throughout. Group picnic tables at each site feature 110-volt electrical outlets. Vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump are available. The Paulina Lakeshore Loop Trail passes through the campground, offering a 7-mile circuit around Paulina Lake. The area supports excellent bird watching with bald eagles, osprey, common loons, and various waterfowl attracted to the lake. Visitors can drive or hike to nearby Paulina Peak for panoramic views and raptor watching, or explore the Lava River Cave and other volcanic features of the monument. Thermal vents and hot springs along the lake's northeast edge create a productive ecosystem, and in September the lake outlet fills with kokanee salmon spawning in Paulina Creek.
Directions
From Bend, travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 13.9 miles east on County Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road). From La Pine, travel north on Highway 97 for 5 miles to Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road), then east for 15 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $97 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| 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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