Cinder Hill Campground

Photo · U.S. Forest Service

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

110Sites

85 ftMax rig

The place

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. Deschutes National Forest | Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF | Forest Service 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. Keep reading

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. Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 323-1746. 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. Charges & 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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 110

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Cinder Hill Campground	001	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	002	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	003	standard nonelectric	65 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	004	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	005	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	006	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	007	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	008	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	009	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	010	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	011	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	012	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	013	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	014	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	015	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	016	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	017	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	018	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	019	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	020	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	021	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	022	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	023 HOST	management	40 ft	—	yes
Cinder Hill Campground	024	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	025	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	026	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	027	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	028	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	029	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	030	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	031	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	032	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	033	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	034	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	035	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	036	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	037	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	038	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	039	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	040	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	041	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	042	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	043	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	044	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	045	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	046	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	047	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	048	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	049	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	050	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	051	management	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	052	management	33 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	053	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	054	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	055	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	056	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	057	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	058	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	059	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
Cinder Hill Campground	060	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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