🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy Northwest Forest Pass ($5/day) required
🌊 About Paulina Lake & East Lake (Newberry Volcano)
Two scenic lakes sitting inside the caldera of Newberry Volcano — still technically active — ringed by forest and lava flows, both with lodge marinas offering rentals.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
Northwest Forest Pass ($5/day) required
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, high elevation
Water Type
Twin lakes inside an active volcanic caldera
Managed By
US Forest Service (Newberry National Volcanic Monument)
County
Deschutes County, Oregon
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Newberry National Volcanic Monument, near La Pine, OR
Access Notes:
Easy access via lodges/marinas on both lakes
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: Northwest Forest Pass ($5/day) required
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace