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Chief Paulina Horse Camp

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The 10 most popular campsites at Chief Paulina Horse Camp

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 32% of weekend nights in peak season (Jun–Aug). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 010

Best here

Ranked #1 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 12 · Electric

Site 014

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 12 · Electric

Site 013

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 012

Standout

Ranked #4 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 12 · Electric

Site 008

Standout

Ranked #5 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 011

Decent

Ranked #6 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 006

Decent

Ranked #7 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 005

Decent

Ranked #8 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 009

Wait for better

Ranked #9 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 007

Wait for better

Ranked #10 of 14

Equestrian · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

Visitors can catch a glimpse of the area's unique geological features by exploring nearby Paulina Lake, located within the collapsed caldera of Newberry Volcano. The lake covers a surface area of 1,531 acres and reaches depths of up to 250 ft., but neither Paulina Lake or its twin, East Lake, receives water from an inlet stream. Instead, each lake relies on relies on rain, snowmelt and hot springs for water. 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, racoons, deer, bats, and the occasional black bear. In September, the outlet of Paulina Lake may be choked with Kokanee salmon moving to spawn in Paulina Creek.

Recreation
Visitors on horseback can explore the area on a variety of trails, with several trailheads located at the campground. Lakes, lava flows and forested areas provide a beautiful scenic backdrop for a variety of rides. The Crater Rim Trail, considered one of the premiere high country trails in the area, boasts vast stretches of forest, desert and mountain views, with many access points and connector trails for convenient and customized rides. For visitors who enjoy hiking, the Peter Skene Ogden National Scenic Trail parallels Paulina Creek as it ascends 8.5 miles to the spectacular Paulina Lake. Lost Lake Trail traverses drier landscapes and heads up from the lakes into a more arid part of the Newberry Caldera. This trail affords some excellent views of The Big Obsidian Flow as well as pumice flats and other features of Newberry Volcanic National Monument. The start of the trail is near Big Obsidian Flow.

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