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What campers say

Cinder Hill Campground is a large, mostly off-grid lake campground with over 100 sites and a mix of reservable and many first-come, first-served spots. It's praised for trails, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, cool high-elevation days, and scenic shoreline with obsidian. Practical tradeoffs include basic pit/flush restrooms, no showers, and limited toilet availability reported by some visitors; a few pull-through sites are tight for trailers longer than about 18 feet. Camp hosts are generally attentive, but weekend noise from nearby groups can be a problem for light sleepers. Great setting if you accept rustic facilities.

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📖 About This Campground

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. 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. 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.

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