• Crater Lake in winter.

    Crater Lake

    National Park Oregon

Campgrounds

campsite at Mazama Campground
Mazama Campground near the Amphitheater.
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Mazama Campground

Open June through September (weather permitting). Campground loops and sites open as snow removal progresses. Snowmelt can last through June. While snow persists, mosquitos may 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. Collecting of dead and downed wood is allowed for campfires within fire rings. A range of site sizes are available; tent to RV lengths. A few sites have hook-ups for RVs. Dump station is available 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 to view of Crater Lake.

 

Lost Creek Campground

Open mid-July to early October (weather permitting). Located on the east side of the park, snow 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. Collecting dead and downed wood is allowed for campfires within fire rings. All campsites are first come-first serve. This campground is not on the Reserve America reservation system.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The "Old Man" of Crater Lake is a mountain hemlock log that has been floating upright in the lake for more than 100 years!  Wind currents enable the Old Man to travel to different locations around the lake.