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Winter Road Closures Due to Snow Still in Effect.
The Rim Drives around Crater Lake and the North Entrance Road were buried under 31' of snow last winter and are still closed due to that snow. The park's Road Crew is in the process of plowing these roads open. For more information, More »
Like No Place Else On Earth
Crater Lake has inspired people for hundreds of years. No place else on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past. It is a place of immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom.
Features
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Connect with Crater Lake
How do you connect with Crater Lake? Get updates on Twitter, share stories on Facebook or view photos on Flickr.
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Springtime in the Park
The snow is melting and plows are digging out the Rim Drives and North Entrance Road. Big changes are taking place, for more information
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Mountain Weather Changes Fast
Weather at the park can be completely different from nearby towns like Medford and Klamath Falls. For a park-specific weather forecast click below.
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See For Yourself
Check out the park's webcams to see road conditions, weather, or if the lake is visible.
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Did You Know?
The Clarks Nutcracker is frequently seen around the rim of Crater Lake. It feeds almost exclusively on the seeds of the Whitebark Pine. It gathers the seeds and hides some of them to eat later, helping the tree to disperse its seeds. Forgotten seeds may grow into new Whitebark Pines.