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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.
Whether day-tripping or spending a week, find a way to explore, discover, and retreat into the natural beauty and history of the park. Consider these "top 10 tips" as essential to planning and. enjoying a summer visit to Crater Lake National Park.
Plants, Animals, life in Crater Lake, environmental factors, wildland wildfires, stream ecology, and more.
G o to the park's weather page for links to the most accurate temperature, snowfall, and snow depth. The most current weather forecast is available from the National Weather Service. Visit Tripcheck.com for current travel restrictions outside the park. Snow Zone.
Ninety miles of trails meander through diverse forests, and rise to peaks with views of the lake. The historic 33-mile Rim Drive circles Crater Lake with views from 30 overlooks. Opportunities to photograph landscapes, the lake, and wildflowers are countless.
With an average snowfall of 41 ft (13.5 m) the park is covered by snow most of the year. Visit the Current Conditions page or call 541-594-3100 to find out what's open in the park today. See maps for park boundaries, entrance stations, Rim Village and other locations.
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. Unlike other Cascade Mountain lakes, Crater Lake rarely freezes over in the winter due to the heat content of the enormous water volume.
The park has three webcams, which you can view below. Also, check out our gallery of interesting images captured by the Crater Lake Webcam in the past. If you spot something noteworthy on any of our webcams, let us know! Right-click on the image to save it, then send it to craterlake@nps.gov.
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 the 12,000 foot (3,660 meter) high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption.
Cabin, room and lodge amenities, current prices, and availability are found on the ExploreCraterLake website. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance either online or by calling the ExplorCraterLake at 866-292-6720.