Dont miss this place if youre around Bend!! It is soooo cool. the Big Obsidian Flow Trail is incredible. You walk up a couple flights of stairs and theres a super short loop trail on top of the volcanic flow of black obsidian glass gleaming in the sunlight. You can also take a long, somewhat bumpy ride up to Paulina Peak for an incredible view. There are also some lovely lakes at Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Paulina Lake has hot springs on the far side, which are about a 2mi hike round trip, I believe. The hot springs are dug out of the sand and generally very shallow but you can dig them out a bit more. They vary in temperature and have little bugs all over the surface but were still pretty nice with a gorgeous view and you can alternate hot and cold with the lake. There is also a waterfall called Paulina Falls that is a really short hike but we havent checked it out yet. I have heard that the lava beds area is cool as well.

The place will leave you in awe. From the parking lot you will be tempted to climb up the Cinder. No need, there is a paved trail all the way up to a view point where you can see the Sister Mountains, Mt Bachelor, Broken Top, and others in the distance. Start at the monument where Lava Butte is. Then after you are done there, drive South to Paulina Lake where there is an Obsidian Flow and a hot spring. Any place you visit is awesome. Photos are from Lava Butte and the cinder flow from it.

Incredible scenes, the walk through the lava fields is quite something, leading to endless views across the eruption zone.

Wonderful place to visit. Came here during the of season in Sept 2019. Took our time walking through the exhibit room at the base of the cinder cone. Explored some of the trails around the area.The top of the cinder cone was great. The view was amazing and extensive. The hike around the rim was nice. Lots to read and see. Get there early and get your pass to drive up to the top of the cinder cone it’s well worth it.

Beware, the gate to the cinder cone is closed, so youll have to hike 30 mins on a paved road to get there. Its gently sloped so it isnt hard, but it doesnt allow for a quick visit. The Obsedian a little drive more south is an absolute must. We did it during sunset and nobody was there which made for a great experience.

The views are spectacular! Worth the $2 shuttle ride (runs every 20 min). Walk the rim & talk with the ranger- they are super smart & friendly. 20 minutes between shuttle drop off & pick up is really all you need to see it all.

Great spot to stop and walk around! Beautiful and unique area with a great view of bachelor and the three sisters. Very clean and had great infographics along the trails. Saw chipmunks, ground squirrels, and a sagebrush lizard! Spent about an hour and a half here. I would highly recommend!

Im surprised this place isnt designated a National Park. Waterfalls, Cinder Cones, Lava Beds, Lakes... So much to explore. This monument is managed by the US Forest. Visitor center is well done with informational exhibits and video. This monument is broken into 2 areas. Cinder Cones/Lava Bed/Cave & Newberry Caldera with lakes and camping. Google Map takes you to the Visitor Center near Cinder Cone. This is where I learned so much about this place... Your America the Beautiful pass lets you in for free.

One of the most amazing breathtaking views I have ever seen. The drive up to the Paulina peak was terrifying as I am scared of heights, but extremely worth it. You can see so many mountains, hills and lakes from the peak. We also went down to Paulina Lake which was very pretty but looked like it was mainly a boating attractions so didn’t spend much time there except a short walk. The water in the lake is super clear though which was cool.

Stopped by the side of the road on 97 and walked up it in late February and took some great shots of the snow covered mountains. Road still had some hard pack in the shaded areas. Amazing day.

Beautiful park full of geological history and science. Great place for kids to learn about volcanic processes, and see volcanic features up close, such as a lava tube, obsidian field, and cinder cone.

Really great monument. The visitors center explains the history and geology of the area quite well. There are many biking and hiking trails in some of the most beautiful scenery in Oregon.I wanted to just pull over and build a cabin and never leave. The wife was not too keen on that idea but hey, a man can dream right? The summit of Lava Butte offers some amazing views but can be a bit windy.

Very eye opening and amazing views of the sisters and mt. Batch....easy and short hike with great rewards!

Lots of things to do at Newberry. Hike the loop trail around the shore of Paulina Lake, hike or drive up to the amazing views of Paulina Peak, camp at any of the great campgrounds.

Probably one of the best spots out there for hiking and expanding ones understanding of geology. Lava Butte is an awesome hike, even for novices, and the views are breathtaking! I recommend for anyone longing for adventure.

This is a great place! It’s interactive for all ages and abilities. The gal who drives the shuttle was super nice. Clean restrooms and good parking.

I thoroughly enjoyed this diverse national monument run by the forest service. There was a surprisingly diverse amount of things to do here including the lava cave, lava butte, and the newberry Caldera itself.If you are short on time, skip the cave and just go to Paulina Lake area inside of the caldera. You can check out an unbelievable obsidian flow, multiple lakes, and the beautiful Paulina Falls. There is a trail around the whole caldera if you have time, and it’s not even too strenuous.

Great history lesson and incredible view from top. A Must see

Amazing area in the state of Oregon! Lots of hiking and amazing Vista views that can be enjoyed by anyone no matter their physical ability.

Well maintained and scenic hiking, learning, or picnicking area.

Two pretty lakes in the craters, pretty waterfalls (Paulina Falls), more interest for nature than for the volcanic side

Middle of no where but gorgeous veiws and very peaceful..

Great place to burn some calories. Neat surroundings and what a view from the top.

2 bucks for the ride up to the Top and a great view of the of lava flows, make sure to hike around the rim, the trail is easy, but is a little steep at the beginning and end.

Desolation! The best part of this hike was seeing massive boulders of obsidian. Sharp stuff!

This place is a must visit! And on a clear day you can see all the mountains nearby! Including Mount Hood! This has the best views anywhere!

Nature rocks! Lava Butte, Lava River Cave, Big Obsidian Flow, Benham Falls on the Deschutes River

Great place for hiking. My day spent within the Newberry Caldera and consisted of stops at Paulina Peak, Paulina Lake, Paulina Lake Lodge for a beer and Paulina Creek Falls.

Most diverse volcanic landscape in Oregon.

Very interesting place to visit youll need to pay $5 to get in to see the Lava Beds National Monument. You can also drive up the cinder cone Mountain to the top where the look at is. It is a very beautiful panoramic view of the valley

Nice diversion. Definitely take the bus.

Neat stop if you’re in the area. Get to learn about the local volcanic activity( free museum) and then walk or drive to one of the craters.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Awesome views on a clear day!

This is a cool place to spend about 2 hours. Visited here after visiting Crater Lake so the water was not as beautiful, but it was neat to see all the impacts of a volcanic explosion. This is also a good place if you want to see a lot, but not have to do a lot of hiking. We drove to multiple stops and then just took less than 0.5mi round trip hikes.

Wonderful trails clean an safe place to walk around.

A remarkable way to experience the geology of a massive volcanic area. And the views are spectacular!!!

Beautiful and aww inspiring.Pet peave to see so many people horrendously off the path. Sad because thats what will destroy the beauty and close it down to the public.... Stay on the many trails, please.Note: if your doing a lot of the day use areas.... You can get a annual forest pass for $30 at bi-mart or a america the beautiful pass ($80) that covers all places including crater lake (which now charges $15 a car! ).

Gorgeous views all around and intensely interesting topography surrounding it.

Had a great time visiting the Lava River Cave and Lava Butte. Love this park.

Beautiful place, but definitely dont feel like i should be hanging out for too long.

Excellent place to learn about local volcano history. The park service personell are very knowledgeable and you can tell they enjoy their work. Lots here to capture childrens interest and you can explore easily accessible lava bed just outside the back door!

The volcanic is a mountain full of black charcoal rocks it was impossible to climb up but I did it anyway .

Beautiful area with lots to see. Recommend the short Paulina falls hikes and the view from Paulina Peak. Love how pristine the forest is around the Lava Cast Forest. Also beautiful views from Lava Butte.

Fun Place for Sure. 9/21/19

There on May 23, 2019: snow still in some areas. Beautiful as always. See status signs for Memorial Day Weekend 2019 in my photos for whats open etc. They are posted at the information station by Highway 97, and at the entry gate. Fee required for some areas (is reasonable though).

Had a great time with the family. The kids loved it. Beautiful views and you can see many different peaks at the top.

Beautiful ride & lakes. There is a trail to the Paulina Falls but the sign is hard to see & easy to miss. Its on the left just before you arrive at the small Paulina Lodge.Unfortunately the road to the top of the peak to look down onto the two lakes is closed for logging til maybe Aug.

Great hiking path. Bring your camera. Take the drive up to the look out area.

Beautiful views, reasonable price, and easy to get to the top. If you want a challenge walk to the top and if you want it easy $2 shittle buss to the top.

Better to have more flashlights than not. I would say either take with you or rent one flashlight for every 2 people.

Beautiful views from the top of the lava bed. Staff, shuttle driver, rangers all very friendly and knowledgeable. Great place.

Beautiful Alpine setting

Amazing views combined with relatively easy access make for a fun trip.

This place is so amazing. Had no idea what to expect coming here but the rangers are so nice and it is hard to explain how amazing this place is.

An amazing sight to see, all of the volcanic rock around the area. Pretty impressive!

Perfect place to get out and stretch your legs a bit on a long drive. The views were awesome and the pathe arw all well groomed and it is an easy walk no matter which way you go. Learned a lot of neat stuff about volcanoes in the learning center too!

Went to the 9 miles of unpaved road before you get there site. It was what it was--a paved path through volcanic land with petrified holes where trees used to be. Worth the wear and tear on the car? Not for me but maybe not my cup of tea. Not into desolate.

Fascinating place to explore. Not many people at the time, so it was a leisure visit, taking in the beauty of flora and fauna.

Drove by this many times. Stopped on a whim with granddaughter. She was amazed at the scenery and of course to learn about cinder cones and lava fields.

Its the woods! Has everything a wilderness has to offer!

Knowledgeable and very friendly park rangers and volunteers. Beautiful scenery and great resources for learning are plentiful. Wear close-toed shoes and bring plenty of sunblock and a hat. There isnt any shade at the top of the buttes.

A great place to spend time with family.

Nice to hike it!

Great place to visit. Very informative, helpful volunteers. AMAZING site.

Must Visit while in Bend Oregon

Spent half a day here with three small children. Definitely recommend making the stop.

Beautiful place to fish, hike,and bike in the summer and snowmobile in the winter!

Fantastic information boards. Well maintained trails for walking.

I was disappointed that in the interpretive center displays on volcanoes, lava, and the history of the area there wasnt one lava lamp.Be sure to take the trip up Lava Butte.

Beautiful views over central Oregon.

An interesting stop, and great views from top of crater.

Freaky as hell but cool if u dont mind being underground..lol

So amazing, such a long drive from SF but totally worth it!!!!

Beautiful campground, lake, and sights. If you are going here Id try to spend at least two days. Even with two days youre gonna be moving a lot to see everything. Also, at night go to one of the docks at night and lookup at the stars... youll fall love. Mountains, caves, lakes, waterfalls this place has it all.

The shuttle ride and 1/4 mile hike around the valcano rim is worth the journey. Must see

Actually very interesting geologic info here (and real life remnants of volcanic activity)— the cave especially is pretty special, and really easy to access. Drive up the Butte if you get inside on time.

Im never surprised to find the cave still dark and still chilly, but I seem to surprised when I stumble... Be careful and aware of your footing and surroundings, staff here is very excited about the information they have to share... Lanterns and other asundries are available for rent and or purchase.

Absolute amazing view, you can see quite a ways. All around is just beautiful, with all the lava rocks and trees.

Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a wonderful place to explore. It is actually many places and there are many different activities. You can get outside and explore different area by foot or by bike. The whole complex can be part of a several day long adventure. If you have the time, and you do your research, you can really take advantage of all the recreational and educational activities. Its location right outside of Bend and nearness to other natural and educational opportunities is part of what makes Bend a great adventure in general.

Amazing what a volcano can do to the land.

This was a really cool place to visit.

Always beautiful! Views, trails, water and people!

Would be better on a sunny day with no clouds

Very nice informative staff.

Wonderful example of a geographic formation due to volcanic activity and definitely worth the time if you are anywhere near the area.You can probably cover the interpretive area in 1 to 2 hours or longer it will depend on how long you want to observe the formations. It is an easy hike but if you are elderly and unsure on your feet it may present a bit of a problem because the terrain is uneven and rocky.

It is CLOSED. Typical Government.

Good but crowded.

The Newberry Monument extends many miles north and south between Bend and Chemult, OR. Lava fields and volcano-formed lakes represent the signature views of this monument, telling the tale of the old Newberry Volcano from Oregons past.Its best to start at the Lava Lands Visitor Center, which has a wonderful interpretive museum describing the volcanic history of the region and how the land was reshaped as a result of the volcano. Hikes from the visitor center can take you through the miles-wide lava fields or up to the top of Lava Butte, an old cinder cone that sits next to the visitor center. A shuttle bus also goes to the top of the cone where a fire watchtower keeps vigilant eyes on the nearby forests.Just south of the visitor center is the Lava River Cave, a deep cave system that is open for exploring. Make sure you start your explorations before 3 or 4pm, as rangers close the gates at 4:30.Even further south of the visitors center on Highway 97 are lakes that were formed by the volcano. The Newberry Caldera lakes are beautiful and worth a stop, although they take a bit longer to get to from the highway than the visitor center.For anyone interested in volcanic history, or for anyone who wants to see some unique geologic features in Central Oregon, this is a must-stop national monument!

Stunning vistas, great lunch at East Lake. The obsidian trail is a must see!

Awsome beautiful

Very interesting. This was one gigantic volcano that covered a huge area. Very humbling to see the power of nature.

Most overlooked park. Stop and see what is there.

There is a lot of really cool things to see throughout the park. Theres the cave, the falls, and a lot of volcanic scenery. I would try to spend a day exploring it.

It was closed on 2/22/2020 at 2pm, gate was down

A great walk up to the top! Not too difficult, and really good excercise lol

Beautiful place for a hike

Nice place. Good info. Great views.

Love this area!! Great geological sites if your into volcanos lava / cinder cones / lava caves / tubed. Great area to teach about the more geologically violent past

Lava every where. Views from Cinder Cone Butt are fabulous.