Little Crater Campground

La Pine, Oregon · 6,345 ft · In Deschutes National Forest

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At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $27recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 47From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 6,345 ft (1,934 m)6,345 ft1,934 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Yes
Season: Jun 13 – Oct 19From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal: Not yet known

Sites47

Little Crater Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

Site	Type	Longest rig	People
001	Standard	40 ft	8
002	Standard	20 ft	8
003	Standard	32 ft	8
004	Standard	40 ft	8
005	Standard	40 ft	8
006	Standard	29 ft	8
007Accessible	Standard	40 ft	8
008	Standard	30 ft	8
009	Standard	30 ft	8
010	Standard	40 ft	8

Showing 10 of 47 · by site number

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.

Amenities

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Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

Situated on the edge of the beautiful Paulina Lake, Little Crater Campground is conveniently located within Newberry National Monument. Visitors to this area are taken aback by the incredible views this area has to offer, highlighting volcanic landscapes intermixed with diverse forests, typical of central Oregon.

Popular for both its geological significance and multitude of recreational activities, Little Crater Campground is ideal for individual and family camping excursions. If you are visiting Oregon with the aim of getting the best camping experience, this might be it. Offering campsites next to Paulina Lake, activities available at this campground include hiking, bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing and access to nearby trails.

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Cell service

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Cell service at Little Crater Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

WedAreas Of Frost then Sunny, 2% chance of rain53°36°
ThuSunny56°39°
FriSunny60°39°
SatMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain53°32°
SunMostly Sunny51°30°