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Crater Lake National Park
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Park Rules and Regulations

Code of Federal Regulations
Most rules that apply to all National Park Service sites can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations under Title 36.

Firearm Regulations
As of February 22, 2010, a new Federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws to legally possess firearms in this park.
It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit our state's website.
Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

Hunting Regulations
Hunting is prohibited in Crater Lake National Park. Click here for more information.

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?
The depth of Crater Lake was first measured in 1886 with a simple sounding machine that consisted of a crank and a spool of piano wire. Those first measurements showed the lake to be 1,996 feet deep - not far off from the depth of 1,943 feet that was measured with high tech equipment in 2000!
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Last Updated: May 31, 2011 at 08:56 MST