Paulina Peak Observation Site

Alert: This site is unreachable due to winter closure of Paulina Lake Road (Hw 21).

The summit of Paulina Peak with an elevation of 7,984 feet, is the highest point on the Newberry Volcano. This site offers a grand overview of the Newberry Caldera, the south and west flanks of the Newberry Volcano, the Cascades, the Fort Rock Basin, and much of central Oregon. On a clear day, the Cascade Range is visible extending into California (Mt. Shasta) and Washington (Mt. Adams). 

Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.

Acceptable passes include:

• $5 Day Pass
• Northwest Forest Pass
• Interagency Annual Pass
• Interagency Senior Pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age)
• Interagency Access Pass
• Interagency Military Pass
• Every Kid in a Park Pass
• Northwest Forest ePass