Little Crater Campground
Little Crater Campground has 49 campsites located on or within a short walk to the water. There is an RV dump station near the entry of Paulina Lake Campground.
For a map of the campground go here.
There is a boat launch within this campground.
Water System 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.
General Information
Tentative Opening: May 22, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates and to make a reservation. This campground will be closing at noon on October 18, 2026, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 17, 2026. This campground will become First Come, First Serve (FF on Recreation.gov) only starting September 27, until closing date.
- 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.
- Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.
- Day use: Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $27 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
- Single Campsite Rate: $27/night
- One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
- 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 unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.
- Day Use: $5/vehicle/day at Little Crater Day Use Area
Address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-5300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.710494
Longitude: -121.243943
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 14.5 miles east on Paulina Lake Road (Road 21), and 0.5 miles north on Forest Road 2100 570.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
