Newberry National Volcanic Monument
2012 Schedule
In November of 1990, Newberry National Volcanic Monument was created within the boundaries of Deschutes National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this monument provides a unique opportunity to view the Lava Lands of central Oregon. Newberry National Volcanic National Monument includes 50,000+ acres of lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features.
 The highest point within the Monument is the summit, Paulina Peak, at 7,985 feet. The peak showcases views of the Oregon Cascades and across the High Desert. The summit area of Newberry Volcano holds two sparkling alpine lakes full of trout and salmon.
 It is hard to fathom as you drive through the Monument that you are within a 17 square mile caldera at the summit of a 500 square mile volcano. Newberry is both seismically and geothermally active. Geologists believe the caldera sits over a shallow magma body only 2 to 5 kilometers deep. Visitors see numerous cinder cones (over 400 throughout the area), miles of basalt flows, as well as rhyolite flows of obsidian.
For detailed information on the endless recreational opportunities in Newberry National Volcanic Monument, please see NNVM Recreation Page.
Newberry National Volcanic Monument 2012 Schedule
Lava Lands Visitor Center (541) 593-2421
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Early Spring Schedule: Open Weekends Only, 9am-5pm
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May 5/6
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May 12/13
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May 19/20
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May 26,27,28 Memorial Day Weekend
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Spring Schedule (May 31 - June 30): Open Thursday-Monday, 9am-5pm
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Summer Schedule (July 1- September 3): Open 7 Days a Week, Sunday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
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Fall Schedule (September 6 - September 30): Open Thursday-Monday, 9am-5pm
Lava River Cave
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Spring Schedule (May 26* - June 30): Open Thursday-Monday, 9am-5pm *tentative opening date - weather/ice permitting
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Summer Schedule (July 1- September 3): Open 7 Days a Week, Sunday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
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Fall Schedule (September 6 - September 30): Open Thursday-Monday, 9am-5pm
Paulina Visitor Center (in Newberry Caldera)
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Summer/Fall Schedule (June 21* - September 30): Open Thursday-Sunday and Labor Day Monday, 9am-5pm *tentative opening date - weather/snow permitting
Lava Cast Forest
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Spring Schedule : Please WAIT for road to open and be CLEAR of snow.
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Summer Schedule: Open 7 days a Week once road is open.
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