Established Camping
Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF
Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Deschutes National Forest features volcanic terrain with lava flows and cinder cones. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Paulina Lake and the Lava River Cave, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Deschutes National Forest
The Newberry Application Click onthe picture above to view the web application and come visit our Volcanic Wonders…Yours To Discover! Aerial view of Newberry Caldera In November of 1990, Newberry National Volcanic Monument was created within the boundaries of Deschutes National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this monument provides a unique opportunity to view the Lava Lands of central Oregon. Newberry National Volcanic National Monument includes 54,000+ acres of lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features in central Oregon. The highest point within the Monument is the summit Paulina Peak (7,985 ft.), showcasing views of the Cascades, Newberry Caldera and across the High Desert. Aerial view of Lava Butte. Although commonly referred to as Newberry Crater, the "crater" is in fact a caldera formed when the overlying rocks collapse when a magma chamber is emptied. The caldera stretches across 17 square miles in the heart of the volcano. The 1,200 square mile volcano (about the size of Rhode Island) remains very active to this day. Newberry is both seismically and geothermally active. Geologists believe the caldera sits over a shallow magma body only 2 to 5 kilometers deep. Visitors see numerous cinder cones and vents (over 400 throughout the area), miles of basalt flows, as well as rhyolite flows of obsidian. For up-to-date facts on Newberry Volcano, click here. Read the latest version of Volcanic Vistas. Enjoy this video highlighting the accessibility of Lava Lands Visitor Center!
Location
Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF is located in Oregon
Directions
To visit Lava Lands Visitor Center, click here. To visit Paulina Visitor Center and Newberry Caldera, click here.
Coordinates
43.79885069 N
121.2698404 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires