Little Crater Campground

Area Status: Closed

Little Crater Campground has 49 campsites located on or within a minute walk to the water. The sites are ample sized and most are good for both tents or RV and trailers. 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.

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 October 19, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 18, 2025. *This campground will become First Come, First Serve* (FF on Recreation.gov) only starting October 1, until closing date.**
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).
Fees:	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
Open Season:	Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	La Pine / Sunriver
Water:	Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Passes:	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.
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 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.