One of two lakes that are situated in the collapsed caldera of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument within the Deschutes National Forest, East Lake is a 420-hectare lake and a popular recreation destination. The higher of the two lakes in the crater, East Lake has beautiful blue-green water and a sandy beach where visitors come to relax, picnic, and swim. You can also enjoy a variety of water-based activities such as boating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, and Atlantic salmon. The snowmelt and spring-fed lake is home to the East Lake Campground at the very south end of the lake, which features 29 sites, boat ramp, and a lovely beach.

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