• 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.

Visitor Centers

Steel Visitor Center
Steel Visitor Center
NPS
 

Steel Visitor Center

Hours of Operation: Open daily, except December 25.
late April to early November 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
early November to late April 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Telephone: (541)594-3000
Location: Park Headquarters
Special Programs: An 18-minute film, Crater Lake: The Mirror of Heaven, is shown every half hour.
Exhibits: Exhibits provide park orientation.
Available Facilities: Post Office at Steel Visitor Center open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, except holidays.

 
Rim Visitor Center
Rim Village Visitor Center
 

Rim Visitor Center

Hours of Operation: late-May through September, 9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Telephone: (541)594-3000
Location: Rim Village
Exhibits: Exhibits on geology and lake research are located in the nearby Sinnott Memorial Overlook, open June through September.
Available Facilities: Crater Lake Lodge and Restroom Building are located nearby.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Crater Lake was formed when a massive eruption of Mount Mazama 7700 years ago caused the mountain to collapse, leaving a steaming caldera. Centuries of rain and snow filled the caldera creating Crater Lake.