Crater Lake National Park

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Superintendent, PO Box 7
Crater Lake, OR 97604

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.

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.

Reviews

Crater Lake National Park campgrounds remain well-maintained with clean, spacious, and shaded campsites, offering good privacy and convenient access to amenities like the camp store, restaurant, and hiking trails including the popular Annie Creek trail. Bathrooms are generally clean and free showers are appreciated, though some note the number of shower units can be insufficient and water may be cold. The friendly, helpful staff contribute to a positive experience. Wi-Fi and cell service are limited, typically available only near the store or restaurant. Firewood availability varies and some sites can be dusty with little tree cover. Overall, the park continues to provide a beautiful, peaceful camping experience with minor drawbacks relating to specific site features and facility resources.

Spacious, shaded, and clean campsites with good privacy

Clean bathrooms with free showers

Friendly and helpful staff

Convenient access to camp store, restaurant, and hiking trails such as Annie Creek

Quiet and peaceful atmosphere

Limited number of shower units and occasional cold water

Dusty grounds at some sites with limited tree cover

Firewood availability can be inconsistent

Limited cell service and Wi-Fi, mostly near store or restaurant

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Yvette G

Campground:Mazama Village Campground

Loop:A

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Reviewed 20 days ago

I was tent camping in A12. The bear box was ridiculously far from both my parking area & the picnic table. The picnic table was so nasty that I didn't use it. The bathrooms could use some shelfs & hooks.

Brogan M

Campground:Mazama Village Campground

Loop:F

Site:

Reviewed 21 days ago

Well-kept, nice staff, and a great location.

Laurie B

Campground:Mazama Village Campground

Loop:A

Site:

Reviewed 25 days ago

What a wonderful experience this was! We were in loop A, site 3, which was a big clearing completely surrounded by trees for great privacy. We had the best of all worlds - secluded NPS camping yet a short walk away from tasty food at Annie Creek and free WiFi service to check in with family. Add the amazing scenery of Crater Lake and this campsite was one of our favorites.

Madison M

Campground:Mazama Village Campground

Loop:C

Site:

Reviewed 25 days ago

I came in late September, just before it closed for the season, so the campground was nice and quiet. I liked that no matter where you were, you were walking distance from a restroom. The showers aren't in the main campground (except for Loop F) and are instead at the camp store. They were free when I went, which was a nice surprise.

Alan S

Campground:Mazama Village Campground

Loop:F

Site:

Reviewed a month ago

Access to gorgeous canyon views, beautiful forest, excellent campsites, with bathrooms and showers

Robert W

Campground:Mazama Village Campground

Loop:C

Site:

Reviewed a month ago

It was near the end of the season and the NPS (rec.gov) accepted a reservation for Oct 3 and 4. Except the campground was closed for the season on Oct 4. We checked in with no problem on Oct. 3 and went out for the day on Oct 4. When we returned to the campsite that day, we were told the campground was closed. Yeah, they kicked us out, even though I had a confirmed reservation.

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