Can you reserve a site at Newberry Group Camp Site?

Yes, Newberry Group Camp Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Newberry Group Camp Site?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site.

Are campfires allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site?

Campfires are allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Newberry Group Camp Site — 3 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Boasting some of central Oregon's most spectacular scenery, Newberry Group Campground is the only exclusive group site area within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.

Located along the south shore of Paulina Lake in Deschutes National Forest, this site offers a unique geological glimpse into the area's one-of-a-kind landscape and volcanic activity.

For more information about the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=66159

Recreation

The unique location of Newberry Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts fantastic opportunities for bird watching, boating, bicycling, sightseeing and hiking throughout the year. The Paulina Lakeshore loop trail passes thru this campground and offers a 7 mile stroll around Paulina Lake. Bird watchers may catch a glimpse of bald eagles and osprey nesting nearby. Common loon, Grebe, Tundra swan, Eurasian wigeon, American wigeon, Ring-necked duck, Goldeneye, and Hooded Merganser are lured to Paulina Lake as well. Visitors can drive or hike to the summit of nearby Paulina Peak to watch soaring raptors such as golden eagle, turkey vulture, prairie falcon and red-tailed hawk.

Facilities

Three separate group sites offer visitors opportunities for both lakeside and forest camping. Picnic areas, shoreline trails, and stunning views of the lake give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The parking area and roads throughout the campground are paved.

Natural Features

Paulina Lake is located within the collapsed caldera of Newberry Volcano. Nearly five miles in diameter, this caldera encircles the basins of Paulina Lake, and its twin, East Lake. Covering an area of 1,531 acres, Paulina Lake, the larger and deeper of the two, plunges to depths of 250 feet.

Neither lake receives water from an inlet stream, but instead, are fed solely by rain, snowmelt, and hot springs. Paulina Creek drains 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.

Wetlands, diverse forests, and rocky slopes near the campground provide a necessary habitat for shorebirds, racoon, deer, bats, and the occasional black bear.

In September, the outlet of Paulina Lake may become choked with kokanee salmon swimming to spawn in Paulina Creek.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 323-1746.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails throughout Deschutes National Forest and the adjacent Ochoco National Forest.

Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs.

Visitors can explore the Lava River Cave, also located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At a length of 5,211 ft. (1,588 m), the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

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.

The facts

Season: Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 – September 28, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
3 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: GRPA, GRPB, GRPC

Site types

3 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

3 campsites at Newberry Group Camp Site

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
A	GRPA	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	40 ft	35	🐾
B	GRPB	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	40 ft	50	🐾
C	GRPC	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	40 ft	50	🐾

Getting there

From Bend, travel 23.5 miles south on Hwy 97, then 13.9 miles east on County Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road).

From Lapine travel north on Hwy 97 for 5 miles to Road 21 (Paulina Lake Road). Take Road 21 east for 15 miles.

43.70611, -121.25694 · 43°42'22.0"N 121°15'25.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	43	50	57	65	72	84	83	76	62	46	38
Low °F	20	21	24	25	33	37	41	40	34	28	24	19
Precip in	2.9	1.9	1.5	1.2	1.7	1.1	0.5	0.6	0.8	1.4	2.4	3.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Newberry Group Camp Site

Can you reserve a site at Newberry Group Camp Site?: Yes, Newberry Group Camp Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Newberry Group Camp Site have?: 3 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Newberry Group Camp Site?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site?: Yes, pets are allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site.
Are campfires allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site?: Campfires are allowed at Newberry Group Camp Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Newberry Group Camp Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Newberry Group Camp Site's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Group Campsite A Rate (35 People / 6 Vehicles) : $97/night
Group Campsites B, C Rate (50 People / 12 Vehicles) : $128/night
NOTE : Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping u

Restrictions:

Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Newberry Group Camp Site

Chief Paulina Horse Camp 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Crater Campground 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paulina Lake Campground 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Lake Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cinder Hill Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
McKay Crossing Campground 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Crater Day Use Site 0.6 mi · Facility
Paulina Peak Trailhead 1 mi · Facility
Paulina Peak Observation Site 1.2 mi · Facility
East Lake 2.5 mi · Facility
Cinder Hill Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
Lava Cast Forest Day Use Interpretive Site 7.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-383-5300
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

Newberry Group Camp Site