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Looking at Crater Lake and Wizard Island from Discovery Point

A view from Garfield Peak along the rim of Crater Lake

a view of Crater Lake from the lakeshore

A view across Crater Lake from the lakeshore

Crater Lake as seen from the summit of Mt. Scott

A view of the caldera from Mt. Scott, the highest point in Crater Lake National Park

Water flowing over Vidae Falls

Wildflowers along the Wizard Island Summit Trail

A view of Crater Lake in the winter

Clouds in the Crater Lake Caldera

Physical Address:

Crater Lake National Park

1 Sager Building

Crater Lake, OR 97604

Mailing Address:

Crater Lake National Park

PO Box 7

Crater Lake, OR 97604

contact-details

Phone Number: 5415943000 Voice

Email Address: craterlake@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30.00

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.

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20.00

This is the winter entrance fee. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Good for 7 days.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $25.00

Admits one or two passengers on a private, non-commercial motorcycle. Good for 7 days. Summer rate from mid-May to October 31st.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $15.00

Admits one or two passengers on a private, non-commercial motorcycle. Good for 7 days. Winter rate from 11/1 through mid-May.

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

Admits one individual with no motor vehicle (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Good for 7 days.

Entrance - Snowmobile: $15.00

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.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00

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.

Commercial Entrance - Van: $75.00

Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $100.00

Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $200.00

Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $55.00

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).

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 designation:National Park

Directions:

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.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

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.

Exceptions:

Christmas (Closed) (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

West Entrance

The park's West Entrance on Oregon Highway 62 is open year round.

South Entrance

The park's South Entrance on Oregon Highway 62 is open year round.

North Entrance

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.

Exceptions:

Winter Closure of North Entrance (November 1, 2024 - June 15, 2025)

Weather Information:

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!