About East Lake Campground
Most sites in this campground are either on the lake or no more than a couple minute walk away. There are opportunities for bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing and boating. There are nearby hikes into the lava rock and close by waterfalls. Find a map of this campground [here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd647187.pdf). There is a boat launch area within this campground.
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate: **$27/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional Vehicle:** $10.00 - **NOTE**: Holders of…
- Season: Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Managed by: USFS - Deschutes National Forest
- Where: 14 mi east of La Pine, OR · 43.7176, -121.2096
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Crater | Horse | 0.2 mi | 9.1 mi |
| Parallel | Horse | 1.0 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Lost Lake | Horse | 1.1 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Little Crater Loop | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Little Crater Tie | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Crater Rim | Horse | 1.5 mi | 20.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0 mi
Propane: 24 mi
Camps nearby
- Hot Springs Campground 0.4 mi
- Cinder Hill Campground 1 mi
- Deschutes Nf-Fort Rock Area 1.1 mi
- Campsite · 15 mi E of La Pine 1.4 mi
- Little Crater Campground 1.9 mi
- Newberry Group Campground 2.5 mi