Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Dec 26, 2025 · 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 …
Plan Your Visit - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 18, 2023 · In 2016, more than 750,000 people visited Crater Lake National Park, mostly between July and mid-September. Visitation decreased in 2021 to 647,751 due to hazardous smoke …
Things to Do - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 18, 2023 · Visitors arrive at the park with anticipation of seeing Crater Lake, one of the world’s deepest, clearest, and bluest lakes. Whether day-tripping or spending a week, there are many ways …
Basic Information - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
May 18, 2024 · The closest gas to the south is at the Crater Lake Junction Travel Center on Hwy 97, 30 miles from the park’s south fee booth. From the north, the nearest gas station is at the Diamond Lake …
Crater Lake - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 8, 2023 · Widely known for its rich blue color and extreme clarity, which averages 102 ft (31m) deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It is one of the top ten deepest in the world.
Crater Lake - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 2, 2025 · Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when …
Directions - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 25, 2022 · The closest airport with commercial flights is in Medford, Oregon (75 miles from Park Headquarters). The Rogue Valley-Medford Airport is served by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, …
Cleetwood Cove Trail and Marina Rehabilitation - Crater Lake National ...
Apr 2, 2025 · The Cleetwood Cove Trail is the most heavily used trail in the park and the only permitted access to the shore of Crater Lake. Every year, thousands of park visitors hike this trail to swim, fish, …
Lodging In the Park - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park ...
May 31, 2024 · The historic Crater Lake Lodge was built on the edge of the caldera, nearly 1000 feet above Crater Lake, and is surrounded by sub-alpine meadows and forests. It first opened in 1915.
Maps - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 23, 2024 · Regional and Park Maps The above map shows current road closures in yellow. The following maps offer a regional perspective and roads throughout the park. Looking for directions to …