Crater Lake National Park Custom Search Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft. Diverse interpretive programs enhance visitors' knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which is managed as wilderness. The winter brings some of the heaviest snowfall in the country, averaging 533 inches per year. Although park facilities mostly close for this snowy season, visitors may view the lake during fair weather, enjoy cross-country skiing, and participate in weekend snowshoe hikes.     CONTACTS Email - CRLA_Information_ Requests@nps.gov Fax- 541-594-3010 Write to P.O. Box 7 Crater Lake, OR 97604 Phone Visitor Information - 541-594-3100 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The park is always open, but many of the roads and facilities are closed during the winter. Summer Hours -- Rim Village Visitor Center: Early June through late September, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, daily. Steel Visitor Center: Early April through early November, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, daily. Winter Hours -- Steel Visitor Center: Early November through early April, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, daily. Getting There PLANE - The closest airports are located in Klamath Falls (60 miles from the park) and Medford (80 miles from the park). CAR - From the North: From Roseburg - route 138 east to the park's north entrance. From Bend - Route 97 south to route 138 west to the park's north entrance. From the South: From Medford - Route 62 north and east to the park's west entrance. From Klamath Falls - Route 97 north to route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance. FEES/PERMITS CAMPING Lost Creek Campground Lost Creek Campground has 16 tent sites and is open from mid-July to early October. Please Note - Weather can impact the opening and closing dates of the campground. Mazama Campground Mazama campground has 200 sites and is open early June through early October. Reservations are not taken, however sites are usually available. Running water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are provided. Please Note - Weather can impact the opening and closing dates of the campground. LODGING Crater Lake Lodge Crater Lake Lodge has 71 rooms and is normally open mid-May through mid-October. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. For More Information on this lodging please call (541)830-8700 Mazama Village Motor Inn Mazama Village Motor Inn has 40 units and is located in the Mazama Village complex. It is open June through early October, and reservations are recommended. For More Information on this lodging please call (541)830-8700 FACILITIES Visitor Centers RIM VILLAGE VISITOR CENTER Location - Rim Village Available Facilities - Gift shop, cafeteria, and Crater Lake Lodge. STEEL VISITOR CENTER Open All Year Phone - (541)594-3100 Location - Park Headquarters Special Programs - A 16-minute film, The Crater Lake Story, is shown every half hour. Exhibits - Current exhibits include park orientation and the Bull Trout Restoration Project. Available Facilities - Post Office at Steel Visitor Center: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, except holidays.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Crater Lake National Park.   Campgrounds Near Crater Lake National Park: Mazama Campground, Klamath County, 3 miles away Sevenmile Marsh Campground, Klamath County, 10 miles away Diamond Lake RV Park, Chemult, 11 miles away Crater Lake Resort, Fort Klamath, 14 miles away Diamond Lake - Umpqua National Forest, Roseburg, 14 miles away Hemlock Lake Campground, Klamath County, 16 miles away Haymaker Campground, Douglas County, 16 miles away   Hotels Near Crater Lake National Park: Lonesome Duck Ranch, Chiloquin , 25 miles away Holiday Inn Resort THE LODGE AT RUNNING Y RANCH, Klamath Falls , 36 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Klamath Falls , 40 miles away Super 8 Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 40 miles away Econo Lodge Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 42 miles away Maverick Motel, Klamath Falls , 42 miles away Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 42 miles away   Trails Near Crater Lake National Park: Garfield Peak Trail, Klamath County , 1 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference Dutton Creek Trail, Klamath County , 2 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1080 feet elevation difference Crater Peak Trail, Klamath County , 3 miles away,  4.8 hiking miles, 838 feet elevation difference Lightening Spring Trail, Klamath County , 5 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1585 feet elevation difference Union Peak Trail, Klamath County , 5 miles away,  9.6 hiking miles, 1645 feet elevation difference Moude Mountain Trail, Klamath County , 7 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 1315 feet elevation difference Mount Scott Trail, Klamath County , 8 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1381 feet elevation difference   Beaches Near Crater Lake National Park: Pumice Beach, Douglas County , 13 miles away   Ski Areas Near Crater Lake National Park: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 36 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 58 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 64 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 78 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Mount Shasta, California , 80 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs   Whitewater Near Crater Lake National Park: Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 25 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 27 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake) Jackson Creek, Douglas County , 30 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp)   Public Lands Near Crater Lake National Park: Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 66 miles away Jackson F. Kimball State Park, Oregon , 13 miles away Rogue River National Forest, Oregon , 14 miles away Collier Memorial State Park, Oregon , 22 miles away Clyde Holliday State Park, Oregon , 34 miles away   Lakes Near Crater Lake National Park Crater Lake, Klamath County , 3 miles away Diamond Lake, Douglas County , 13 miles away