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Crater Lake National Park
Directions
 

Getting to the Park

Plane
The closest airports are located in Klamath Falls (60 miles from the park) and Medford (80 miles from the park).

Car
From the North (Summer):

From Roseburg - Route 138 east to the park's north entrance. 

From Bend - Route 97 south to Route 138 west to the park's north entrance.

From the North (Winter):

The park's north entrance is closed in the winter and spring.  Dates can vary, but typically the north entrance is closed from early November to mid-June.  Please call park dispatch for the latest road status (541)594-3000.

From Roseburg - Route 138 east to Route 230 south to Route 62 east to the park's west entrance.

From Bend - Route 97 south to Route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance.

From the South (Year Round):

From Medford - Route 62 north and east to the park's west entrance.

From Klamath Falls - Route 97 north to Route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance.

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.

Last Updated: July 30, 2006 at 18:59 EST