Permits & Reservations

Crater Lake National Park does require reservations to enter the park.

Tours, Lodging, and Camping Reservations

Reservations and information regarding camping, lodging, or boat tours are found on the concessioner's website HERE. Reservation and information for trolley tours is found on the concessioner's website HERE.

Backcountry Permits

Permits are required for overnight backpacking in the park. Permits are available at the Ranger Station at Park Headquarters. There is a self-registration station with instructions and information available there. Visit our backcountry permit page to learn more.

Special Use Permits

Special events and activities held in the park require a Special Use Permit. Permits are required for activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization, rather than the public at large, and for activities that require some degree of management by the National Park Service. The goal of the park in issuing a permit is to ensure that the permitted activity does not interfere with the enjoyment of the park by other visitors and that the natural and cultural resources of the park are protected. Visit our Special Use Permits page to learn more.

Commercial Use Authorizations

Permits are required of all individuals, organizations, and businesses who lead commercial trips in the park or in other ways receive monetary gain or profit from commercial activities in the park. Visit our Commercial Use Authorizations page to learn more.

Research Permits

Investigators wishing to conduct research in a National Park must first obtain a permit. If you are interested in conducting a study, please contact us with your proposal. We require an application for conducting research or collecting material for research, group study, or museum displays. The park superintendent will review applications and can grant a permit for individual research or group study by a recognized academic institution. Applications can be submitted through the National Park Service Research Permit and Reporting System.