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Cinder Hill Campground

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The 10 most popular campsites at Cinder Hill Campground

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Jun–Aug). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

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Ranked #1 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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Top pick

Ranked #2 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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Ranked #3 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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Ranked #4 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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Ranked #5 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 094

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Ranked #6 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 096

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Ranked #7 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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Ranked #8 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 017

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Ranked #9 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 095

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Ranked #10 of 110

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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About this park

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.

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. 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.

Nearby
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.