Lodging & Camping

Crater Lake Lodge, built in 1915, sits on the edge of the caldera at Rim Village.

The park has two lodges and two campgrounds, open seasonally. There are no overnight accommodations in the park between mid-October and mid-May.

(Note: Overnighting in the park is allowed only for lodge guests, campground campers, and backpackers who obtain a permit. Camping in the park’s pullouts, picnic areas, and parking lots is prohibited.)

Crater Lake Lodge (71 rooms) overlooks the lake at Rim Village. In 2022, it will be open from May 13 through October 8. It is operated by the park's concessioner, Crater Lake Hospitality. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance online at www.travelcraterlake.com or by calling 866-292-6720.

The Cabins at Mazama Village (40 rooms) are located 7 miles south of Rim Village in a forested setting. In 2022, they will be open from May 20 through September 25. They are operated by the park's concessioner, Crater Lake Hospitality. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance online at www.travelcraterlake.com or by calling 866-292-6720.

Mazama Campground (214 sites) is located 7 miles south of Rim Village in a forested setting. It has sites for tents and RVs, some with electric hookups. In 2022, it will likely be open from late June through September 24. Mazama Campground is operated by the park's concessioner, Crater Lake Hospitality. Reservations for July, August, and September can be made up to 365 days in advance online at www.travelcraterlake.com or by calling 866-292-6720. Sites in June are first-come, first-served. For more information, visit our Mazama Campground page.

Lost Creek Campground (16 sites for tents only) is located 3 miles southeast of the lake along the Pinnacles Road. It is typically open from early July to mid-October, but it will be closed in 2022.

In-park accommodations are often fully booked months in advance. But there are plenty of options outside the park. Below is list of all the hotels and campgrounds within 35 miles of Park Headquarters. More options can be found in Chemult (42 miles away), Shady Cove (55 miles), Klamath Falls (57 miles), and beyond. This list does not include bed-and-breakfasts, guest houses, and vacation rentals.

 

Lodging & Camping Options

   Inside the Park

Crater Lake Lodge
71 rooms, overlooking Crater Lake. Open mid-May to mid-October. No pets. [phone] for reservations, [phone] ext. 2 for front desk, www.travelcraterlake.com

The Cabins at Mazama Village   
40 cabin units, 7 miles south of Rim Village. Open late May to late September. No pets. [phone] for reservations, [phone] ext. 3 for front desk, www.travelcraterlake.com

Mazama Campground   
214 sites for tents and RVs (50’ maximum), some with electric hookups. Typically open early June to late September. [phone] for reservations, [phone] ext. 3 for campground. www.travelcraterlake.com

Lost Creek Campground (Closed in 2022)
16 sites, tents only. Vault toilets, no water. Wood fires prohibited. Self-registration, no reservations. Typically open early July to late September. 3 miles south of East Rim Drive on Pinnacles Road. [phone], www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/lost_creek.htm

   Fort Klamath & Vicinity (20 miles south of Park Headquarters)

Annie Creek Sno-Park
Overnight parking and camping. Vault toilets and shelter. No water. Free of charge May through October. Sno-Park permit required November through April. 1/4 mile south of the park on Hwy 62. www.tripcheck.com/pages/sno-parks 

Aspen Inn
4 rooms, 4 suites, 4 cabins, 1 cottage. Pets welcome. Open April through October. [phone], theaspeninn.com

Crater Lake Resort
14 cabins, 11 RV sites w/hookups, 4 tent sites. Store, showers, laundry. Pets welcome. Open year-round, but RV and tent sites (and 8 cabins) are closed in the winter. 2 miles south of Fort Klamath on Hwy 62. [phone], craterlakeresort.com

Jackson F. Kimball State Park
12 campsites. Vault toilets, no water. First-come, first served. Typically open mid-April to early December. 4 miles north of Fort Klamath off Dixon Rd. [phone] ext. 24, stateparks.oregon.gov

Jo’s Motel & Campground   
5 rooms, 1 cabin, 7 RV sites w/hookups, 5 tent sites. Organic grocery store and deli. RV and tent sites are first-come, first-served. Open year-round, but RV and tent sites may be closed when snow-covered. No pets. [phone], www.josmotel.com

   Union Creek & Vicinity (21 miles west of Park Headquarters)

Farewell Bend Campground (May be Closed in May, June, and July of 2022)
61 sites for tents and RVs (40’ maximum), most are reservable. Open mid-May to early October. Hwy 62 at Union Creek. [phone], roguerec.com

Farewell Bend Sno-Park
Overnight parking and camping. Vault toilets. No water. Free of charge May through October. Sno-Park permit required November through April. Hwy 62 just north of Union Creek. www.tripcheck.com/pages/sno-parks 

Natural Bridge Campground
17 sites for tents and vehicles up to 30’. Vault toilets, no water. First-come, first-served. Open mid-May to mid-Oct. 2 miles south of Union Creek on Hwy 62. [phone], www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou

Thousand Springs Sno-Park
Overnight parking and camping. Vault toilets and shelter. No water. Free of charge May through October. Sno-Park permit required November through April. 14 miles west of Park Headquarters on Hwy 62. www.tripcheck.com/pages/sno-parks  

Union Creek Campground (May be Closed in May, June, and July of 2022)
73 sites for tents and small RVs (28’ maximum), most can be reserved. Vault toilets. Open mid-May to early October. Hwy 62 at Union Creek. [phone], roguerec.com

Union Creek Resort
9 rooms and 23 cabins. Store and restaurant. Open year-round. Pets welcome. [phone], www.unioncreekoregon.com

   Diamond Lake & Vicinity (25 miles north of Park Headquarters, when the North Entrance is Open)

Broken Arrow Campground
121 sites for tents and RVs (32’ maximum). Showers. Open late May to mid-September. Need to reserve from early June to early Sept. (www.recreation.gov), otherwise first-come, first-served. On Diamond Lake Loop Rd. [phone], www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua

Diamond Lake Campground  
238 sites for tents and RVs (35’ maximum). Showers.  Open late May-late October. Need to reserve from early June to early September (www.recreation.gov), otherwise first-come, first-served. On Diamond Lake Loop Rd. [phone], www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua

Diamond Lake Resort
48 motel rooms, 40 cabins. Restaurants, store,gas station. Pets welcome. Open year-round. [phone], www.diamondlake.net

Diamond Lake RV Park
110 RV sites w/hookups. Showers, laundry. Open mid-May to mid-October. On Diamond Lake Loop Rd. [phone], www.diamondlake.net/rv-park

Thielsen View Campground
60 sites for tents and RVs (35’ maximum). Vault toilets. Open early June-late October. Need to reserve from mid-June to early September (www.recreation.gov), otherwise first-come, first-served. On Diamond Lake Loop Rd. [phone], www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua

Whispering Pines Motel
10 rooms. Store. Pets welcome. Open year-round. 15 miles east of the park’s North Entrance at the junction of Hwy 138 and Hwy 97. [phone], www.whisperingpinesmoteloregon.com

   Prospect & Vicinity (32 miles west of Park Headquarters)

Abbott Creek Campground (May be Closed in May, June, and July of 2022)
25 sites for tents and RVs (60’ maximum). Vault toilets, no water. First-come, first-served. Open late May to mid-September. 7 miles north of Prospect on Forest Rd. 68. [phone], roguerec.com

Crater Lake RV Park
57 RV sites w/hookups. Showers. Open year-round. On Hwy 62. [phone], www.craterlakerv.com

Prospect Historic Hotel
24 rooms. Pets welcome in some. Open year-round. Dining room open May through October. On Mill Creek Dr. [phone], www.prospecthotel.com

River Bridge Campground
11 sites for tents and RVs (25’ maximum). Vault toilets, no water. First-come, first-served. 4 miles north of Prospect on Forest Rd. 6210. Open late May to mid-October. [phone], www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou

   Chiloquin & Vicinity (33 miles south of Park Headquarters)

Agency Lake Resort 
3 cabins, 25 RV sites w/hookups, 10 tent sites. Store, showers. Open late May through October. Modoc Point Rd. [phone], agencylakeresort.net

Collier Memorial State Park
46 RV sites w/hookups, 18 tent sites. Showers. Open May through September. Hwy 97 north of Chiloquin. [phone] ext. 24, stateparks.oregon.gov

Melita’s Motel & RV Park
14 rooms (year-round), 15 RV sites w/hookups (summer only). Restaurant. Pets welcome in RV Park only. [phone], melitascraterlake.com

Sleep Inn & Suites
76 rooms. No pets. Open year-round. On Hwy 97, just north of Hwy 62. [phone], www.choicehotels.com

Sportsman’s River Retreat
22 RV sites w/hookups, tent sites, 2 cabins. Showers, laundry. Open year-round. Modoc Point Rd. [phone], sportsmansriverretreat.com

Walt’s RV Park
14 RV sites w/hookups, 20 tent sites. Showers. Open year-round. [phone], www.waltsrvpark.com

Waterwheel RV Park & Campground 
33 RV sites w/hookups. Store, showers, laundry. Open March through November. On Hwy 97, just south of Hwy 62. [phone], www.waterwheelrvpark.com