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Crater Lake National Park
Visitor Centers
 

Steel Visitor Center

Hours of Operation: Open daily, except December 25th
          November to April 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
          May to October 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Phone: (541)594-3100

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

Hours of Operation: June through September, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM

Phone: (541)594-3090

Location: Rim Village

Exhibits: Exhibits on geology and lake research are located in the nearby Sinnott Memorial Overlook, open July through September.

Available Facilities: Crater Lake Lodge is 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.

Last Updated: June 18, 2009 at 13:26 EST