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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.
The Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for construction. This critical project will fully rehabilitate the trail and marina to ensure safe access to the lake, provide a much-improved visitor experience, and protect the environment.
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CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026 Lost Creek Campground is managed by the National Park Service. It usually opens in early July and closes in mid-October, depending on weather and…
Reservable Campground
Located just over 6 miles south of Crater Lake's Rim Village, the 214-site Mazama Village Campground is Crater Lake National Park’s largest campground. As you exit off…
Reserve on Recreation.govFees: PARK ENTRANCE FEES An entrance fee or valid entrance pass is required to enter Crater Lake National Park. This entrance fee is paid directly to the National Park Service and is not included in your campsite fees. The Senior Pass or Access…
Overview
Located just over 6 miles south of Crater Lake's Rim Village, the 214-site Mazama Village Campground is Crater Lake National Park’s largest campground. As you exit off Highway 62, pass through the NPS Annie Springs entrance station and the road to the campground will be located on your right. Mazama Village Campground is perfect for tent and RV camping and provides necessary amenities to all campers. Each campsite features a picnic table, fire ring with a grill and a bear-resistant food locker.
Mazama Village Campground is open only in summer. It typically opens in June and closes in late September. The exact opening and closing dates are determined each year by the snow level in the camp sites, safety issues, and other factors.
Recreation
Crater Lake National Park has over ninety miles of established trails and a robust Ranger-led education program available during the summer months. Mazama Village, adjacent to the campground, features a general store, a gift shop, a casual dining restaurant with outdoor seating and a gas station. The Rim Village is located six miles north of the campground with majestic views of the lake and the historic 33-mile Rim Drive circles Crater Lake with views from 30 overlooks. For more information, please visit the park's website.
Facilities
Each campsite has a bear locker for food storage, picnic table, fire ring and access to restrooms close by. Cell service within the campground is limited. Camp hosts are available onsite. Showers are available in the F loop of the campground and at Mazama Village Camp Store during store operating hours. Firewood, groceries, and fuel are available for purchase at the Mazama Village Camp Store. Annie Creek Restaurant and Gift Shop are located across from the Mazama Village Camp Store, and Annie's Scoop Shoppe is located outside the Mazama Village Store, open during the campground season.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in an old-growth forest at 6,000 ft. (1,829 m) in elevation. Situated on a bluff roughly 200 feet above Annie Creek, the campground is tucked away in a forest of lodgepole pine, and it is composed of seven loops lettered A thru G that are primarily built for tent/car camping.
Nearby Attractions
Southern Oregon is an outdoor wonderland with waterfalls, forests, and miles of hiking, biking, and water adventures to explore. Visit craterlakecountry.com to find your next adventure in the local area.
Charges & Cancellations
If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?
Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in "My Reservations".
Changes
If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:
Adding or removing nights to your stay.
Changing to a different campsite.
Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.
Cancellations
You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:
$10 cancellation fee
Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
Any previous change fees
Late cancellation penalties may also apply:
What is “Late”?
For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 72 hours before your scheduled check-in.
Late Cancellation Fee
In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through My Reservations. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees.
Payment and Fees
Please Note: The $5 campsites are for campers who arrive on foot or bicycle only. Please refer to the Need to Know section for more information.
Weather and Cancellations
There are no refunds for no-shows or for cancellations within the 72 hour arrival window. We do not refund due to weather conditions within the 72 hour arrival window unless the park is closed to the public and inaccessible. It can rain or snow any day of the year at Crater Lake, so be prepared for adverse weather conditions during your stay.
Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Facility
Views of the lake are prominent and accessible from Rim Visitor Center. It is located at the historic Kiser Studio in Rim Village. Outdoor exhibits at the near-by…
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR (541) 594-3000 Directions
Facility
Steel Information Center has reopened after a major structural renovation to stabilize the building against seismic and excessive snow load forces. The historic…
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR (541) 594-3000 Directions
Open 24 hours, daily · Crater Lake National Park
Crater 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.
The park's West Entrance on Oregon Highway 62 is open year round.
The park's South Entrance on Oregon Highway 62 is open year round.
The park's North Entrance, off of Oregon Highway 138, is usually open from June through October. It is closed in the winter due to snow. Opening dates vary each year depending on snowfall and road conditions.
This is the summer entrance fee and is charged from mid-May through the end of October. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Good for 7 days.
This is the winter entrance fee. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Good for 7 days.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Summer rate from mid-May to October 31st.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Winter rate from 11/1 through mid-May.
Admits one individual with no motor vehicle (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Good for 7 days.
Admits one individual on a snowmobile for travel on snow covered North Entrance Road closed to regular vehicle traffic. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Good for 7 days.
Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board. In addition to the $25 per vehicle there is also a $15 per passenger charge.
Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.
Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.
Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.
If you visit twice in 12 months purchasing the park's annual pass will save you money. It is valid at Crater Lake National Park as well as Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. This annual pass costs $55 and admits the pass owner and all accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle (or the pass owner plus up to three people when entry is by other means).
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July, 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 from the Pacific Ocean dump an annual average of 41 feet (13.5 meters) of snow at park headquarters. When it's raining or snowing, the lake is usually hidden by clouds. Crater Lake is completely invisible about 50% of the time in the winter!
Join a ranger for a talk at Crater Lake Lodge to learn about some special aspect of Crater Lake National Park. Topics vary daily.
Join a ranger to see what things look like from the surface of the lake. Learn about the geology and lake ecology inside the crater.
From 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 on Hwy 138 and is accessed from Interstate 5 east at Roseburg or Hwy 97 south from Bend and Chemult. Winter travelers from Roseburg take Route 138 east to Route 230 south to Route 62 east to the park's west entrance. Travelers from Bend take Route 97 south to Route 62 to the park's south entrance.
Mailing address: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR 97604
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