During the winter months (typically late October through mid-June) the North Entrance to Crater Lake National Park and the Rim Drive around Crater Lake are closed because of deep snows. Visitors must enter the park from the south or west on Highway 62. If you are travelling from the north, enter Highway 97 or Highway 230 will connect you to Highway 62. The road to Rim Village is plowed daily. From there, Crater Lake can be viewed on clear days throughout the long winter season.

Travellers Advisory

Road conditions vary, but can often be icy or snowpacked. Be alert to current driving conditions and come prepared with traction tires or devices. Gasoline is not available in the park until late May. Remember to fill up your tank at one of the nearby towns (Chiloquin, Prospect, Diamond Lake) before come to the park.

Medford	80 miles
Klamath Falls	60 miles
Roseburg	130 miles
Bend	145 miles
Eugene	180 miles
Portland	300 miles
San Francisco	450 miles