Little Crater Campground Deschutes National Forest Oregon
Forest Road 2100La Pine, Oregon 97739
541 383-5300
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Little Crater Campground has 49 campsites and is located right on the edge of Paulina Lake in the Deschutes National Forest and within Newberry National Monument. Most have spectacular views of the lake. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.
Campground amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and a picnic area. There’s also a boat ramp, dock and firewood vendor.
Little Crater / Paulina Lake Area Recreation
Outdoor recreation includes: boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, photography and wildlife viewing. Lava Lands Visitor Center is also worth a visit. It’s located in nearby Bend, Oregon.
Other campgrounds in the area include Paulina Lake, East Lake and Cinder Hill.
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2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 39, 42, 44, 45, 46, 49
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
End of May – Mid October
Elevation:
6,350
# of Campsites:
49
Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Little Crater Photos
Little Crater Comments & Reviews
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Please note that campsitephotos.com pictures are not accurate for the camp site numbers shown. Been coming here for years and the park has re-assigned the numbers over time for various reasons. Other wise the photos are a nice feature.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the heads up on Little Crater Campground. It does look like the renumbered a few of the campsites. Most of the photos we have are correct though. Still, I’ll make sure we get the renumbered campsites updated ASAP. Thanks again!
We just spent 3 nights at Little Crater Campground in site 5 (not shown), and IMO this is the best site in the campground. Right on the water, huge pull through site that accommodated our small 16 foot trailer, truck, friend’s truck with camper and small boat and trailer. Campground staff told us if we can fit the equipment in the area provided, we were welcome to put everyone in the site. Pit toilets were adequate and right across from site 5. There is a boat launch in the campground and we could moor our boat on the shore in front of our site. I would absolutely come back again. Views of the lake are unmatched!
Thanks for your review Stacy! I’ll see if we can get a photographer to get a photo of campsite #5. Not sure why we didn’t get it before, but probably because it was occupied and the camper didn’t want us to take a picture.
Where is the campground map?
Hi Lisa,
You can click on the ‘Campground Map’ button to see the Little Crater Campground Map.