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Chief Paulina Trailhead

This is a small day use area for equestrian use accessing the Newberry Crater Trail, which is at the base of the Big Obsidian Flow and connects to the larger caldera trail network.

See also: Chief Paulina Horse Camp

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by the Northwest Forest Pass (annual and day pass). This location is operated by concessionaire.

General Information

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by the Northwest Forest Pass (annual and day pass). 

Acceptable passes include:

Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.

This location is operated by concessionaire.

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by the Northwest Forest Pass (annual and day pass). This location is operated by concessionaire.

Deschutes Supervisor's and Bend Fort-Rock Ranger District Office

Address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-5300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 24 miles south on Highway 97, then 14.5 miles east on County Road 21.

Facility and Amenity Information

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 27, 2025