Chief Paulina Horse Camp

This campground is located near Paulina Lake in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This is the only horse campground in the caldera and provides the horse enthusiast a great way to sight-see throughout the entire monument area. There are a couple of resorts nearby for camping supplies and restaurants.
Find a map of this campground here.
There is no drinking water at this site, only a water pump for horses. There is also no cell phone coverage.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | 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. |
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Reservations: | Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
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Open Season: | Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 - September 28, 2025 |
Usage: | Light |
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Closest Towns: | Sunriver / La Pine |
Water: | No Potable Water |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Vista Recreation |
Information Center: | Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701 (541) 383-5300 |
General Information
Directions:From Bend, OR: Travel 24 miles south on Highway 97, then 14 miles east on Paulina Lake Road (County Road 21).
Activities
Horse Camping
The spurs are large with double or quadruple corrals. Campers should come prepared, while there is a water pump for the livestock, there is no drinking water. The roads are unpaved as are the spurs. The sites are all back in, but are ample for most situations.
No. of Sites | 14 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at recreation.gov |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- West Bend Area Trail Closures (Dec. 11, 2024)
- Bachelor Complex Fires Emergency Closure (November 15, 2024)
- Firestone & Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure (October 11, 2024)
- Blue-Green Algae Information (Summer 2024)
- Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area (June 2023)
- Willamette NF Fire Closures