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Open for the 2026 season from May 22 through September 27. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are currently active. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Water systems are operational through September 30.

Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

9:49 AM — August 12th, 12:00 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 5th, 2:33 PM — August 12th, 5:00 AM

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

Deschutes National Forest

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

Ogden Group Campground sits along Paulina Creek in the high desert region of central Oregon within Deschutes National Forest. This reservation-only group facility features two sites designed for large gatherings: Site A accommodates up to 100 people with parking for 50 vehicles, while Site B holds 100 people with 30-vehicle capacity. Both sites can be reserved together for groups exceeding 200 people. The campground serves as a base for exploring Newberry National Volcanic Monument, where visitors encounter cinder cones, basalt flows, and rhyolite obsidian formations. Paulina Peak rises to 7,985 feet, offering views across the Oregon Cascades and High Desert. The Peter Skene Ogden National Scenic Trail begins at the campground and climbs 8.5 miles along Paulina Creek to Paulina Lake, passing multiple waterfalls. Surrounding waters provide fishing for trout and salmon. Summer activities include boating and swimming in area lakes, while winter brings skiing and snowmobiling when the campground is closed.

Directions

From Bend, travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 2.8 miles east on County Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road). Ogden Group is on the left.

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 $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 Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

OGDEN GROUP CAMPGROUND
OGDEN GROUP CAMPGROUND
OGDEN GROUP CAMPGROUND
OGDEN GROUP CAMPGROUND
OGDEN GROUP CAMPGROUND

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