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Paulina Lake Car Camp

  • Start date: 09/11/2023

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 09/14/2023

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This is a 3-night camping trip to Paulina Lake which is located within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument 25 miles south of Bend. We will be camping at Newberry Group Site, Loop B, which is located along the south shore of Paulina Lake. Group site has potable water, vault toilets, fire pit, wooden picnic tables, and a group gathering area. There is plenty of flat space for dispersed tent camping. RVs will camp in our private, paved parking area. Please try to carpool as our reservation is limited to 12 vehicles. PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH THE ENTIRE TRIP DESCRIPTION.

Monday, Sept 11:
Arrive at Newberry Group Campground, Loop B, Deschutes National Forest on your own schedule; 2 pm is the earliest time to check-in, but you can arrive that evening depending on your schedule. Optional activities for the afternoon: bird watching, boating, paddle boarding, swimming, exploring Newberry Crater or hanging out at camp. Note: Paulina Lake Road is steep if you are towing a trailer, but paved the entire way.

Tuesday, Sept 12:
Those interested will hike the 7 mile Paulina Lakeshore loop trail with an Elevation Range of 6330 - 6560 feet. Elevation Change of 230 feet. The trail goes all the way around Paulina Lake and can be accessed from camp. Bird watchers may catch a glimpse of bald eagles and osprey. Those who prefer a shorter hike may opt for a 2 mile trail along the lakeshore to Paulina Lake Resort. Optional activities include driving or hiking to the summit of nearby Paulina Peak and exploring the surrounding area.

Wednesday, Sept 13:
An additional day at the lake for boating, swimming, exploring Newberry Crater or hanging out at camp. Optional activities include driving approx 25 miles north to Lava Lands Visitor Center near Bend which offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs or visit Lava River Cave. At a length of 5,211 ft., the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon. Bring flashlights for a self-guided exploration of the lava tube.

Thursday, Sept 14:
No planned activities. Check-out by noon.

Cost $26 members (covers 3 nights in the group camp and firewood). Non-refundable.

To secure a place on this trip, sign up online, then send your full payment (payable to Valerie Metcalfe) within 5 days to Valerie Metcalfe. Address can be found in the Obsidian Membership Directory in the Members Area on the website. Email: metcalfev@gmail.com

  • Event Leader: Metcalfe Valerie

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 256

  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Participants will be responsible for their own breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Bring your own cooking utensils, hiking gear, camping equipment and camp chair. NO GENERATORS ALLOWED AT CAMP.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 7

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 230

  • Non-Member Fees: 10

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

The group had perfect weather on this 3-night camping trip to Newberry Group Site on the shores of Paulina Lake, located within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Skies were blue with no clouds and no smoke, with temps in the low 80s. It was a bit chilly at night. Activities included hiking the Paulina Lakeshore loop trail, checking out the hot springs, canoeing and paddle boarding on the lake, exploring Newberry Crater and hiking to the summit of nearby Paulina Peak, bird watching, and hanging out at camp. A bald eagle was even spotted flying over the lake near camp. Some visited Lava Lands Visitor Center and the Lava River Cave en route to or from camp. We made big campfires all 3 nights and enjoyed getting to know each other.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 19
  • Number of spots available: 0
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Metcalfe, Valerie 541-221-5702 N —
2 Signed-Up Carpenter, Kathie 541-505-2370 N —
3 Signed-Up Nagy, Evelyn 541-514-4110 N —
4 Signed-Up Rice, Emily 541-517-0757 N —
5 Signed-Up Roy, Beth 541-687-0128 N 10
6 Signed-Up Cleall, Wayne 541-687-0128 N 10
7 Signed-Up Orsi, Barbara 541-515-9665 N —
8 Signed-Up van Winkle, Dorothy 541-485-7416 N —
9 Signed-Up Gomez, Consuelo 713-366-1199 N 10
10 Signed-Up Emlen, Clara 541-746-2181 N —
11 Signed-Up Frank, Nikki 541-954-3050 N —
12 Signed-Up Clinger, David 541-206-9533 N —
13 Signed-Up Miller, June 808-282-5201 N —
14 Signed-Up Miller, John 541-255-6254 N —
15 Signed-Up Shipley, Riccie 541-972-2225 N 10
16 Signed-Up Cleall, Patricia 941-780-0583 N 10
17 Signed-Up Winiarski, Larry 503-380-2235 N 10
18 Signed-Up Fogg, May 541-998-3891 N —
19 Signed-Up Stockdale, Chris 541-221-2293 N —
20 Signed-Up Thompson, Juliet 541-285-6447 N —
21 Signed-Up Myers, Michael 541-579-4733 N —
22 Signed-Up Fazzio, Lydia 404-435-7006 N —
23 Signed-Up Heidelberg, Michael 503-970-4783 N —