Skip to main content

Paulina Peak Trailhead

This is an unpaved parking area giving access to this trailhead which access to the Crater Rim Trail #3957, which leads to the Paulina Peak Trail #3951.

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by a recreation pass. Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.

General Information

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. Please check here for more information about recreation passes. Acceptable passes include:

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

The Paulina Peak Trail  is closed to bikes and horses.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by a recreation pass. Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.70096

Longitude: -121.2727933

Directions

From Bend, OR: Travel 23.5 miles south on Highway 97, then 13 miles east on Paulina Lake Road/County Road 21, and then 3/4 mile south on Forest Road 2100 500 to parking area on the right. (This is not the parking area at the very top of Paulina Peak.)

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 1, 2025