Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Newberry National Volcanic National Monument was designated in
November 1990 and
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.), with views of the
Oregon Cascades and the
High Desert. The summit area of
Newberry Volcano holds two alpine lakes full of
trout and
salmon.
The monument was created within the boundaries of the Deschutes National Forest and is managed by
the U.S. Forest Service.