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Deschutes National Forest

Contact Information

Deschutes National Forest
Supervisor's Office
Bend Fort Rock Ranger District
63095 Deschutes Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-5300

Crescent Ranger District
136471 Hwy 97 North
PO Box 208
Crescent, OR 97733
(541) 433-3200

Sisters Ranger District
Pine Street and Hwy. 20
PO Box 249
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-7700

Little Crater Trail

In Newberry National Volcanic Monument, this trail offers scenic views of two lakes, Paulina Peak, and the Big Obsidian Flow.

At a Glance

Fees	There is no fee to use the trail, but parking requires a recreation pass.
Restrictions:	Hiker Only
Closest Towns:	LaPine, OR
Passes:	Recreation Pass Site: $5 Day Use fee or $30 Annual Pass or other valid Recreation Passes. Click here for passes that are accepted.

General Information

Directions:

Trailheads are located at the first boatramp parking area of Little Crater Campground and at the north end of the campground. It can also be accessed from the Paulina Lakeshore Trail #3955, which passes through the Little Crater Campground.