Newberry Volcano
Newberry Volcano is a large, active, shield-shaped stratovolcano located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Bend, Oregon, United States, 35 miles (56 km) east of the major crest of the Cascade Range, within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This one stands 12 mi east of La Pine. Add Newberry National Volcanic Monument, 0.4 mi away, to a visit.
A mountain, 12 mi east of La Pine
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 21°, with about 74" of snow a year. When to go ↓
La Pine is the nearest base
La Pine is 12 miles west, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with a high of 83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
This is the year’s weather near Newberry Volcano.
Newberry Volcano
Newberry Volcano is a large, active, shield-shaped stratovolcano located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Bend, Oregon, United States, 35 miles (56 km) east of the major crest of the Cascade Range, within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Its highest point is Paulina Peak. Newberry is the largest volcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, with an area of 1,200 square miles (3,100 km2) when its lava flows are taken into account. From north to south, the volcano has a length of 75 miles (121 km), with a width of 27 miles (43 km) and a total volume of approximately 120 cubic miles (500 km3). It was named for the geologist and surgeon John Strong Newberry, who explored central Oregon for the Pacific Railroad Surveys in 1855.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 7,986 ft
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark (1976)
- Wikipedia readers
- 25K a year
Lodging near Newberry Volcano
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bend (72) and La Pine (8).
Bend
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
107,342 people
26 mi north of Newberry Volcano
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Newberry Volcano | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 26 mi north | 40 min | 72 41 hotels · 12 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 107,342 | $718K | C+ |
| La Pine | 12 mi west | 15 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 2,563 | $364K | — |
| Sunriver 80% vacation homes | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 14 6 hotels · 7 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,488 | $728K | B− |
| Three Rivers 23% vacation homes | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 3,995 | $558K | — |
| Seventh Mountain 22% vacation homes | 23 mi north | 35 min | 4 4 hotels | 335 | $1,163K | — |
| Crescent | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 363 | $200K | — |
| Deschutes River Woods | 21 mi north | 30 min | 1 1 hotel | 5,797 | $560K | — |
| Tetherow 33% vacation homes | 25 mi north | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 765 | $2,000K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Pair a visit with these, within 68 miles.
68 mi MountainMount Mazama1in town Park & preserveNewberry National Volcanic Monument
38 mi MountainThree Sisters
47 mi State parkSmith Rock State Park30 mi Ski areaMt. Bachelor128 runs · 3,233 ft vertical
66 mi WaterfallToketee Falls
220 mi MuseumHigh Desert Museum150K visitors a year
58 mi Ski areaHoodoo Ski Area47 runs · 1,002 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Mazama: Semionk (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Newberry National Volcanic Monument: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Three Sisters: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Smith Rock State Park: Max Schwarz, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Toketee Falls: Alexlockhart, CC BY-SA 4.0 · High Desert Museum: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hoodoo Ski Area: Rvannatta, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Newberry Volcano: what to know
What town is Newberry Volcano near?
La Pine, OR, about 12 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Newberry Volcano?
July and August, with a high of 83°.
What is the closest airport to Newberry Volcano?
Roberts Field (RDM), about 39 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 147 miles.
Where should I stay near Newberry Volcano?
Bend (26 mi, 72 places to stay), La Pine (12 mi, 8 places to stay) and Sunriver (16 mi, 14 places to stay).
From people who live in La Pine
No one has shared advice yet; La Pine’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.