Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Deschutes National Forest

Welcome

In November of 1990, Newberry National Volcanic Monument was created within the boundaries of Deschutes National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this monument provides a unique opportunity to view the Lava Lands of central Oregon.

Newberry National Volcanic National Monument includes 50,000+ acres of lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features in central Oregon. The highest point within the Monument is the summit Paulina Peak (7,985 ft.), showcasing views of the Oregon Cascades and across the High Desert. The summit area of Newberry Volcano holds two sparkling alpine lakes full of trout and salmon.

It is hard to fathom as you drive through the summit area that you are within a 17 square mile caldera at the summit of a 500 square mile volcano, a volcano that remains very active to this day. Newberry is both seismically and geothermally active. Geologists believe the caldera sits over a shallow magma body only 2 to 5 kilometers deep. Visitors see numerous cinder cones (over 400 throughout the area), miles of basalt flows, as well as rhyolite flows of obsidian.

2007 Visitor Center Hours & Interpretive Program Schedule
Lava Lands Visitor Center and Lava Butte

May 2- June 30*, Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 to 5:00
July 1-Sep16, 7 days a week, 9:00-5:00
Sept. 17-Oct 14, Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00-5:00

Interpretive programs are offered June 27 to September 10 at:

• Lava Lands Visitor Center
• Mount Bachelor-Pine Marten Lodge
• Newberry Caldera-various locations
• Cascades Lakes Highway-various campgrounds
• Inn at the 7th Mountain
• Lava River Cave - a self-guided exploration of a mile-long lava tube. Lantern rentals available for $3.

Interpretive and educational program schedules will be posted at entrance stations, information desks, and campground bulletin boards. Please check the weekly schedule for times and locations throughout the summer.

2007 Volcanic Vistas (pdf) - Recreation Information for Deschutes and Ochoco NFs including Newberry National Volcanic Monument

Lava River Cave Hours

• Summer 2007 Season - June 27-September 16, Daily, 9 AM to 4:45 PM
• Fall 2007 Season - September 19-October 15, Wednesday-Sunday, 9 AM to 4:45 PM Visitors or schools enquiring about access to the Cave should be directed to contact the Lava Lands Visitor Center at 541-593-2421 for the most current information.

We recommend that you be at the cave by 3 pm to have sufficient time to enjoy Lava River Cave. Lantern rentals are $3. There are restrictions on personal lanterns, NO glass globe, white gas, or kerosene lanterns are allowed (our lanterns have special screen mesh globes, so no broken glass). No lantern rentals after 4:00 pm.

Newberry Caldera Contact Station Hours

• Spring Schedule: open May 2, Wednesday - Sunday, 8 AM to 4 PM
• Summer Schedule:  open June 27 through September 16 daily, 8 AM to 4 PM
• Fall Schedule: September 19-October 1, Wednesday - Sunday, 8 AM to 4 PM

Current Information

• Plans are moving forward to upgrade the 30-year Lava Lands Visitor Center during the summer and fall of 2007. Follow the Lava Lands VC link on the right for more information, especially if you are planning a visit this summer. You can also contact Lava Lands VC at 541-593-2421 or r6.deschutes.nnvm@fs.fed.us.
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• Winter Rec