Paulina Lake Campground

Paulina Lake Campground is one of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument campgrounds located on the southwest shore of Paulina Lake. It offers opportunities for bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing, and access to the Paulina Lakeshore Trail #3955 and a short walk to Paulina Falls Day Use Area.

Find a map of this campground here.

There is a boat launch within this campground.

General Information

Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 - September 28, 2025

Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates and to make a reservation. This campground will be closing at noon on September 28, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is September 27, 2025.

Maximum site spur length is 90 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.

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 Paulina Lake Day Use Area