Mazama Campground

Open mid-June through mid September (weather permitting). Campground and sites will open as snow removal progresses. Snowmelt can last through June. While snow persists, mosquitos can be numerous. Please note: weather can impact the opening and closing dates of the campground. For more on the current weather at Crater Lake, click here.

Mazama Campground has approximately 200 forested sites. Running water, flush toilets, bear lockers, picnic tables, and fire rings are provided. Collection of dead and downed wood is allowed for campfires with the fire rings. A range of site sizes are available; tent to RV lengths. Sites can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Reservations can be made calling 1-888-774-2728 or on-line. Around busy, holiday and vacation weekends reservations are recommended. Check-in starts at noon. The campground is a 7 mile drive from Rim Village, the closest place with a view of Crater Lake.

Lost Creek Campground

Open mid-July to early October (weather permitting). On the east side, snowmelt can last in to July. The campground opens when the snow has been cleared. Please note - weather can impact the opening and closing dates of the campground. For more on the weather at Crater Lake, click here.

The campground is almost a 4 mile drive from the nearest view of Crater Lake at the Phantom Ship Overlook. Lost Creek Campground has 16 tent sites in a lodgepole forest.  Sites can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Running water, toilets, bear lockers, picnic tables and fire rings are provided. Collection of dead and downed wood is allowed for campfires within the fire rings. All campsites are first come-first serve. This campground is not on the Reserve America reservation system.