Crater Lake National Park is Open Year-roundReservations are not required to enter the park, however an entry fee or pass is necessary.With an average snowfall of 41 ft (13.5 m) the park is covered by snow most of the year. Visit the Current Conditions page or call 541-594-3100 to find out what's open in the park today. See maps for park boundaries, entrance stations, Rim Village and other locations.
The address below is for park headquarters. Sometimes GPS systems and digital map services do not recognize it. Try entering or selecting "Rim Village" as a town or waypoint, or entering the coordinates for park headquarters, which is 3 miles south of Rim Village:
42° 53' 48.91" North Gasoline(managed and maintained by the concessioner Crater Lake Hospitality)When all the roads are open, it is possible to drive 100 miles within the park. Self-serve, unleaded gasoline is available in the park at the Mazama Village Store only during summer when the camper store is open. Anytime of the year, running out of gas results in frustration and is very expensive to rectify if a tow company has to deliver gas. Fill you gas tank before reaching the park boundary.
EV Charging Station(managed and maintained by the concessioner Crater Lake Hospitality) Helpful Trip Planning Links
![]() Visiting the Park With PetsImportant information about visiting the park with your pet(s), ways to keep them safe, and where to take them. ![]() Download the NPS AppThe NPS App offers tools to explore more than 400 national parks nationwide. Save Crater Lake for offline use during your in-park visit. ![]() Eating & SleepingFind a place to camp or rest for the night either in the park or in a neighboring community. Locate food establishments in the park. ![]() Unmanned AircraftLaunching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft including drones on land or water within the park is prohibited. ![]() Air QualityIn summer and fall air quality can be adversely affected by smoke from local wildfires. Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the park. ![]() Lost and FoundLose or find a phone, wallet, glasses, gear, or something treasured, report it to a ranger, go to a visitor center or fill out this form. ![]() Things to DoWhether day-tripping or spending a week, find a way to explore, discover, and retreat into the natural beauty and history of the park. ![]() Places to GoDepending on the season in which you visit, you might go to 32 overlooks, two waterfalls, visitor centers and more. ![]() Plan Your Winter VisitVisiting between November and April? Winter sometimes begins in October and ends in July! Nevertheless here is what you need to know. ![]() Visiting in FallPlanning a fall trip? Get an idea what to expect of the weather, closures, and things to do. ![]() Arriving in May or June?Learn how lingering winter snow might affect your experience. |
Last updated: October 16, 2022