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Paulina Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.1 (193)
Paulina Lake Campground
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 67 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 15d ago.
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💡 In short

Paulina Lake Campground in Oregon is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America21.6 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Paulina Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 3–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆193 ratings
5★87
4★60
3★26
2★12
1★8
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.5/4
T-Mobile0.3/4
AT&T0.3/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

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❓ Paulina Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Paulina Lake Campground?

Paulina Lake Campground in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Paulina Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Paulina Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Paulina Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Paulina Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 3–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Paulina Lake Campground a good campground?

Paulina Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 193 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Paulina Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Paulina Lake Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.5 out of 5 from 81 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Paulina Lake Campground located?

Paulina Lake Campground is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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