Looking at Crater Lake and Wizard Island from Discovery Point
Crater Lake National Park
National Park · OR
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRim Drive and North Entrance Road are CLOSED for the Season.
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesCleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$30
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Hours Exceptions
NoteChristmas (Closed)
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park2 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available43 activities
Park Name
InfoCrater Lake National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoOR
Phone
Info5415943000
craterlake@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$55
Operating Hours
InfoCrater Lake National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some roads, trails, and facilities, however, are closed seasonally due to snow. North Entrance Road, and West and East Rim Drives close for the season on November 1 (or earlier if there is significant snowfall). Crews begin removing snow from these roads in April, but opening dates vary. The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive tend to open in early June. The East Rim Drive typically opens in early July.
Visitor Center: Rim Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Steel Information Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Arts, Painting + 30 more
Weather Info
InfoJuly, August, and September are your best bets for warm, dry weather. In May, June, and October, sunny days alternate with periods of rain and snow. Winters at Crater Lake are long and snowy. Storms f
Getting There
InfoFrom the west (Medford) - Take Hwy 62 to the West Entrance. Open year-round. From the south (Klamath Falls) - Take Hwy 97 north to Hwy 62 to the South Entrance. Open year-round. The North Entrance is
Location
Info42.9407° N, -122.1338° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website