• Crater Lake in winter.

    Crater Lake

    National Park Oregon

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  • Temporary Road Closure

    Due to current Winter Storm Conditions, the North Entrance and West Rim Drive are temporarily closed. When conditions improve, the roads will be cleared and opened. Please check back for more information or call (541)594-3000.

News

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The Park Newspaper, Crater Lake Reflections, contains general information on our seasonal activities and facilities as well as information about ranger programs and park regulations.

The News Releases webpage contains links to the latest press releases from Crater Lake National Park and a link to our press release archive too.

Click here to go to CraterLakeNPS on Twitter. For the latest in road conditions, weather and other updates, follow the park on Twitter.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

William Gladstone Steel worked for 17 years to convince Congress that a national park should be created to protect Crater Lake.  He finally succeeded and the park was authorized on May 22, 1902.