The Llao Rock Cafe, the Watchman Restaurant, and a gift shop are all located on the south rim of Crater Lake. During peak season, their hours are:

A formal dining room is located inside the Crater Lake Lodge. Its hours of service are:

Mazama Village

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 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Emergencies

To report medical, police, or fire emergencies, DIAL 911, 24 hours a day. First aid is available inside either park visitor center.

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 a 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 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Lodging

There are two facilities for overnight lodging inside the park:

Crater Lake Lodge (71 units) is located at Rim Village, overlooking the lake. It will be open for the summer season May 20 through October 20, 1999. 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 June 10 through October 10, 1999.

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., P.O. Box 2704, White City, OR 97503; or visit their Web site at http://www.crater-lake.com/

Camping

There are two campgrounds inside Crater Lake National Park:

Mazama Campground contains 200 sites and is operated by the park's concessioner from mid June through early October. 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 early July through early September. Check at the campground or at a visitor center, or call (541)594-2211 ext. 402, for current fees.

Lost Creek Campground is operated by the National Park Service from mid-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.

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 need to note that during an average snowfall year, the north entrance to the park opens for the season in mid-June and may close in early October when 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 and Lost Creek Campground. While enjoying the spectacular views found along Rim Drive, be on the lookout for deer and other wildlife crossing the road. Also be aware that icy road conditions may be present at any time of the year. Please obey the posted speed limits at all times.

Driving Distances in Summer