Paulina Lake Campground
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About Paulina Lake Campground
Paulina Lake Campground is a national park campground at Deschutes National Forest in Deschutes County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Paulina Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 132 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 127 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Deschutes National Forest include Newberry Group Camp Site, Chief Paulina Horse Camp, Little Crater Campground, East Lake Campground and Cinder Hill Campground.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 188 · 2024: 322 · 2025: 310
Location
Address
Deschutes County, Oregon
Coordinates
43.7119, -121.2761
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 649 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

Newberry Group Camp Site
Deschutes National Forest

Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest

Little Crater Campground
Deschutes National Forest

East Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest

Cinder Hill Campground
Deschutes National Forest

Mckay Crossing Campground
Deschutes National Forest
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Paulina Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Paulina Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Paulina Lake Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Paulina Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Paulina Lake Campground right now?
Paulina Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Paulina Lake Campground located?
Paulina Lake Campground is located in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon.
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