## Overview

 Cinder Hill Campground sits at the edge of beautiful East Lake in the caldera of Newberry Volcano. The area is part of the Newberry National Monument in Deschutes National Forest. The area is popular for its geological significance and multitude of recreational activities, making it an ideal individual and family camping excursion. [For more information about the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=66159][1]\_\_ 
## Recreation

 Visitors can take advantage of boating, kayaking, swimming and fishing on East Lake. A boat ramp is located in the campground, and the lake has a 10 mph speed limit. For anglers, the lake provides the perfect setting to fish from boat or the shoreline. It supports rainbow trout, brown trout and Kokanee salmon. In September, the outlet of adjacent Paulina Lake may be choked with Kokanee moving to spawn in Paulina Creek. The Crater Rim Trail, considered one of the finest high country trails in the area, boasts vast stretches of forest, deserts and mountains. The trail has many access points and connectors to other trails.
## Facilities

 Cinder Hill Campground offers several sites close to the shore or within easy walking distance to the beach. It is an ideal campground for those hauling trailers, but it also has plenty of sites perfect for tents. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are also available.
## Natural Features

 East Lake is located within the collapsed crater, or caldera of Newberry Volcano. Nearly five miles in diameter, the caldera encircles the basins of East Lake and Paulina Lake. East Lake covers 1,044 acres and is 180 feet at its deepest point. Paulina Creek flows from the lake and has chiseled a narrow gorge through the caldera\'s west wall creating a remarkable twin waterfall. Thermal vents and hot springs along the lake\'s northeast edge help create a highly productive ecosystem. The surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests support a variety of wildlife, including black bear, bighorn sheep, deer, native fish and migratory birds. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Big Obsidian Flow Trail offers a 1-mile interpretive trail that climbs up and onto this impressive lava flow of obsidian (black volcanic glass) and pumice. The Big Obsidian Flow is 1300 years old, the youngest lava flow in Oregon. Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through educational programs and exhibits. Lava River Cave, also located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, is nearly a mile long. The northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. A nearby resort, operating under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest offers visitors lodging, last minute essentials and boat rentals. 
## contact\_info

 For facility specific information, please call (541) 323-1746.
## Charges &amp; Cancellations

 Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. 

[1]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=66159

Cinder Hill Campground

Dang, Paulina and East Lakes are beautiful. Walk out to the lake on a clear, dark night for the most beautiful view of the stars you've ever seen. We loved our time here. Some great hikes start from this area, and the lake is great for water activities. Make sure to check out the hot springs along the shore of Paulina Lake. Oh, and it IS pronounced Paul-I-Nuh. I'd heard that and Paul-eeh-nuh. And turns out the first is correct. 

Pretty crowded on 4th of July, but beautiful

Beautiful campground location on the shores of East Lake. Many campsites available along the shoreline with gorgeous views. Other spots are less exciting but still close to walk down to the busy and popular beach.  

  

Flush toilets. Boat launch available. If you aren’t along the shoreline, many of the spots are not that secluded. As it is the end of the road, you're more often able to find available camp sites, though you are further from Paulina Lake lodge, the visitor center, and other park amenities.

Beautiful campground location on the shores of East Lake

Beautiful campground. No utilities. Lake and sky gorgeous. Boats max 10 mph so everyone can enjoy. 

Beautiful 

At the end of the road, after passing several other campgrounds, RV parks and cabins, you'll come to Cinder Hill campground. Quite a few spots, so if you've tried to get something at East Lake campground or another nearby and it's booked up, this may be your best bet.  

  

In general, a nice campground with lake access and a beach and bathrooms. The main thing to know about this one in particular is that there are some really nice spots and some that are way less nice. As you're approaching the campground, for example, there's quite a few very tiny spots that are right on the road with no privacy at all. Others closer to the lake are huge with semi-direct access to the beach. Some are super deep with lots of room but no easy access to water, others are on weird slopes but with great views.

  

Overall, if you can, take your time and you may find a really nice spot. Or at a minimum, a place to lay your head if others are booked.

End of the road with a nice little beach

A lot of people really love this campground and I had high hopes, but I was disappointed.  This campground is right on East Lake at Newberry National Volcanic Monument.  It's fairly long and narrow with quite a few sites, some right on the water.  No sites have utilities and the bathrooms were old, fairly dirty pit toilets (except one which had two flush toilets).  

  

The first issue I had with this campground was that the sites are fairly closely packed.  You can see in the photos below that there was little privacy.  The second issue I had was the bathrooms were old, rundown and quite smelly.  The worse issue though was the bugs.  They were horrible.  I'm willing to concede they probably are not all year, but our 4 days were not good.

  

**Pros:**

\* Lake access with fishing, kayaking, etc...

\* Close to the East Lake Resort if you want a bite to eat out

\* Hiking trails leave right from the campground

  

**Cons:**

\* Bathrooms

\* Insects (at least seasonally)

\* Little to no privacy

  

**OK:**

\* The lake was not pristine, it looks like its been invaded by non native grasses and algae