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Dining and Gifts
The Llao Rock Cafe, the Watchman Restaurant, and a gift store
are all located at Rim Village on the south rim of Crater Lake.
During peak season (June 16 - September 3, 2001), their hours
are:
Cafe: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Restaurant: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Gift Store: 8:00am - 8:00pm
A formal dining room is located inside the Crater Lake Lodge.
Its hours of service are:
Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:30am
Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Camper Services
A campground, the Mazama Motor Inn, a camper services store,
laundry, showers, and gasoline are all available at Mazama Village,
located near the south entrance station off Highway 62. During
peak season, the camp store is open from 7:00am to 10:00pm.
Lodging
There are two facilities for overnight lodging inside the park:
Crater Lake Lodge (71 rooms) is located at Rim Village, overlooking
the lake. It will be open for the summer season from May 19 through
October 20, 2001. Reservations are highly recommended well in
advance.
Mazama Village Motor Inn (40 units) is located seven miles
south of the lake in Mazama Village. It will be open from May
26 through October 7, 2001.
To make reservations for either of these accommodations, contact
the Crater Lake Lodge, Inc., (541) 830-8700, FAX (541) 830-8514;
or write to Crater Lake Lodge, Inc., 1211 Ave. C, White City,
OR 97503.
Camping
There are two campgrounds inside Crater Lake National Park:
Mazama Campground contains 213 sites and is operated by the
park's concessioner from May 26 through early October, 2001.
Reservations are not taken, but generally there are plenty of
sites available. The campground offers running water, fire rings,
picnic tables, and flush toilets. Wheelchair-accessible sites
are available. Evening campfire programs are offered nightly
from June 30 through September 3. Fee: $15.50 tent site; $17.00
RV/trailer site (no hookups).
Lost Creek Campground is operated by the National Park Service
from July through mid-September. It contains 16 sites for tent
camping only, and is located in the southeast corner of the park
on the spur road to the Pinnacles Overlook. Fee: $10/site.
Emergencies
DIAL 911 to report medical,
police, or fire emergencies, 24 hours a day. First aid is available
at either park visitor center and at the ranger station at Park
Headquarters.
Lost and Found
If you lose an item while visiting the park, contact a park ranger
at either visitor center or call the park dispatch office, (541)
594-2211 Ext. 347, to report your loss. Found items may be turned
in to any park visitor center.
Postal Services
A U.S. Post Office is located in the foyer of the Steel Information
Center. During the summer, it is open Monday through Saturday
from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
All rates and times are subject to
change without notice.
Getting to
the Park
During the summer, Crater Lake National Park may be
entered either from the north via Highway 138 or from the south
via Highway 62. Spring and Fall travelers should note that during
an average snowfall year, the north entrance to the park opens
for the season in mid-June and closes in October when the winter
snowfall begins.
Traveling Crater Lake's Rim
Drive
The 33-mile (53-km) Rim Drive circles Crater Lake inside the
park. More than 30 overlooks are located along this scenic two-lane
road. Allow two hours to travel completely around the lake. A
seven-mile (11-km) spur road departs from the Rim Drive on the
east side of the lake, and provides access to the Pinnacles Overlook,
Lost Creek Campground, and Grayback Drive. While enjoying the
spectacular views found along Rim Drive, watch out for deer and
other wildlife crossing the road, and be aware that icy road
conditions may be present at any time of the year. Obey the posted
speed limits at all times.
Driving Distances in Summer:
| Klamath Falls |
60 miles |
100 km |
| Medford |
80 miles |
130 km |
| Roseburg |
100 miles |
160 km |
| Bend |
105 miles |
170 km |
| Eugene |
140 miles |
225 km |
| Portland |
250 miles |
400 km |
| San Francisco |
450 miles |
725 km |
Maps
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