Current Conditions

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Current conditions include:

• Park Roads
• Lake Visibility
• Weather
• Facilities
• Trail Conditions

 

Park Roads
In the winter and spring, some park roads are closed to automobiles due to snow. Current road status:

West Entrance (Highway 62)	OPEN
South Entrance (Highway 62)	OPEN
Highway 62 to Park Headquarters	OPEN
Park Headquarters to Rim Village	OPEN
West Rim Drive	CLOSED
North Entrance	CLOSED
East Rim Drive	CLOSED
Pinnacles Road	CLOSED

 

Lake Visibility
When skies are clear, excellent views of Crater Lake can be obtained at Rim Village and along the West Rim Drive. During storms, however, the lake is typically obscured by clouds. The lake is completely invisible about 20% of the time in the spring. To find out if Crater Lake is currently visible, click HERE to view a webcam at Rim Village.

 

Weather
Click HERE to visit to the National Weather Service forecast page for Crater Lake. Click HERE to download today's "Morning Report," a PDF showing snow depth at Park Headquarters, yesterday's high and low temperatures, and graphs comparing current conditions to long-term averages.

 

Facilities

Visitor Center at Park Headquarters: OPEN (9am-5pm)
Rim Visitor Center: OPEN (hours vary)
Post Office: OPEN (9am-Noon,1pm-3pm except Sundays & holidays)
Rim Cafe & Gift Shop: OPEN (10am-6pm)
Crater Lake Lodge: OPEN
Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room: OPEN
Mazama Store: OPEN (10am-5pm)
Mazama Campground: OPEN (2 out of 7 loops)
Mazama Gas Station: OPEN (10am-5pm)
Mazama Cabins: OPEN
Annie Creek Restaurant & Gift Shop: OPEN (8am-8pm)

Lost Creek Campground: CLOSED
Sinnott Memorial Overlook: CLOSED

 

Trail Conditions
All hiking trails are still buried under snow. Snowshoes are recommended for exploring beyond the park's plowed roads. Snowshoes are available for rent at the Rim Village Gift Shop. The cost is $15/day for adult snowshoes, $10/day for children's snowshoes, and $3/day for hiking poles. All gear must be rented and returned during normal business hours, but may be rented for overnight trips.

The best place to walk without snowshoes is along the East Rim Drive beyond North Junction. The road is closed to cars, but is snow-free for several miles. Hiking, bicycling, and pets on leash are allowed beyond the gate. For your safety, keep clear of snow removal equipment.