https://www.nps.gov/crla News releases from Crater Lake National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-event-cancelled-in-2026.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park has cancelled the 2026 Ride the Rim event due to major construction projects affecting park roads, trails, and visitor areas. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-event-cancelled-in-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-2025.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:18:00 EST Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with the Friends of Crater Lake and Discover Klamath, will host the 11th annual “Ride the Rim” days on September 6 and 13, 2025. On these consecutive Saturdays, East Rim Drive will be open only to non-motorized recreation including biking, hiking, and running from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2025-fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:51:00 EST Due to the hot, dry and breezy conditions and elevated risk for wildland fire in southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park is entering into fire restrictions. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2025-fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/kevin-heatley-selected-as-superintendent-of-crater-lake-national-park.htm Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:52:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Kevin Heatley to serve as the superintendent of Crater Lake National Park beginning January 2025. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/kevin-heatley-selected-as-superintendent-of-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fall-2024-prescribed-burns-planned.htm Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:40:00 EST Crater Lake National Park Fire Management staff are implementing three prescribed fire projects in the park this fall. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fall-2024-prescribed-burns-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/pct-reopens-in-crater-lake-national-park.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:14:00 EST The Pacific Crest Trail is now fully open in the park. Three other trails remain closed due to the Middle Fork Fire. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/pct-reopens-in-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/summer-2024-fire-restrictions-lifted-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:42:00 EST Crater Lake National Park - The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from extreme to high due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Effective September 13 at 00:01 am, Crater Lake National Park will rescinded the fire ban implemented on July 25, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/summer-2024-fire-restrictions-lifted-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-host-ride-the-rim-days-2024.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:21:00 EST Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with the Friends of Crater Lake and Discover Klamath, will host the tenth annual Ride the Rim days on September 7 and 14, 2024. On these consecutive Saturdays, East Rim Drive from North Junction to Park Headquarters will be closed to motorized vehicles at 7:00 PM on the Friday before the event (September 6th and 13th) until 4:00 PM on Saturday to allow for nonmotorized recreation including biking, hiking, and running. The event is free, but normal park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-host-ride-the-rim-days-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-s-north-entrance-road-will-open-temporarily-for-labor-day-weekend.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:04:00 EST Crater Lake National Park will temporarily open the North Entrance Road for two-way travel beginning 7:00 AM Saturday, August 31st, through Monday, September 2nd, to accommodate holiday weekend visitors. The road will be closed again beginning 6:00 AM Tuesday, September 3rd, so that hazard reduction work can resume. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-s-north-entrance-road-will-open-temporarily-for-labor-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-north-entrance-road-continues.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:54:00 EST The North Entrance Road is closed from North Junction to the park boundary at the junction with Highway 138. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of fire crews and the public. The date for reopening is not known at this time. All other park roads will remain open, except for construction closures on East Rim Drive. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-north-entrance-road-continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-temporarily-closes-north-entrance-for-the-middle-fork-fire.htm Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:49:00 EST The North Entrance to Crater Lake National Park will be closed beginning Tuesday, August 13 to allow firefighters on the Middle Fork Fire to prepare control lines along the North Entrance Road. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-temporarily-closes-north-entrance-for-the-middle-fork-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-fire-ban-2024.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:56:00 EST Due to the hot, dry and windy conditions and elevated risk for wildland fire in southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park is implementing a full fire ban. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-fire-ban-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-soliciting-proposals-to-provide-guided-vehicle-tours.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:45:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting proposals for a concession contract to operate guided vehicle tours within Crater Lake National Park.  The  announcement released today outlines an opportunity for a business to provide daily guided land tours along the 33-mile Rim Road around Crater Lake on a seasonal basis. The contract will have a 10-year term and is expected to begin May 1, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-soliciting-proposals-to-provide-guided-vehicle-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-draft-accessibility-self-evaluation-and-transition-plan.htm Wed, 08 May 2024 12:29:00 EST Crater Lake National Park has released a draft accessibility self-evaluation and transition plan. As part of the planning process, the National Park Service is seeking public comment on the draft plan. Your participation is important to us. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-draft-accessibility-self-evaluation-and-transition-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/national-park-service-approves-crater-lake-national-park-concessions-contract-transfer.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:16:00 EST CRATER LAKE, Ore. – The National Park Service (NPS) has approved the transfer of the Crater Lake National Park concessions contract formerly held by Crater Lake Hospitality. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/national-park-service-approves-crater-lake-national-park-concessions-contract-transfer.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-to-resume-at-crater-lake-national-park-in-2024.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:19:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce the resumption of our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks. Walks will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from Sunday, March 17 through Sunday, April 28 and on weekdays from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. Snowshoes will be provided free of charge and no previous snowshoeing experience is necessary. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-to-resume-at-crater-lake-national-park-in-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/statement-from-national-park-service-pacific-west-regional-director-david-szymanski-regarding-aramark-operations-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:07:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has provided notice to Crater Lake Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark, that NPS intends to terminate Crater Lake Hospitality’s contract to provide lodging, food and beverage service, retail, boat tours, and other visitor services at Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve unless Crater Lake Hospitality shows cause as to why NPS should not do so.  https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/statement-from-national-park-service-pacific-west-regional-director-david-szymanski-regarding-aramark-operations-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/weather-safety-hazards-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:21:00 EST Crater Lake National Park has been experiencing extreme weather conditions over the past week that have resulted in failures of the park communication system. This has significantly impacted the ability to report emergency incidents so delays in response should be expected. Due to these conditions all facilities are closed, and backcountry travel is strongly discouraged. Highway 62 through the park remains open, but because of heavy and drifting snow and poor visibility, we are asking visitors to refrain from traveling in the park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/weather-safety-hazards-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-within-crater-lake-national-park-9-7-2023.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:54:00 EST The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from extreme to high due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Effective September 7, 2023 at 00:01 am, Crater Lake National Park will rescind the fire ban implemented on July 28, 2023 To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the following regulatory provisions apply to fires within Crater Lake National Park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-within-crater-lake-national-park-9-7-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-2023.htm Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:22:00 EST With the increase in fire danger in southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park will go into a full fire ban. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the following fire ban will be implemented effective at 00:01 AM on Friday July 28, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/historic-east-rim-drive-to-undergo-major-rehabilitation.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:32:00 EST The scenic drive around the country’s deepest lake will be safer and smoother because of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. An approximately $56 million dollar project, scheduled to start in Crater Lake National Park this summer, will improve about 19 miles of East Rim Drive and a portion of the Cloudcap Spur Road. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/historic-east-rim-drive-to-undergo-major-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-move-to-cashless-fee-collection-beginning-january-1-2023.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:02:00 EST Beginning January 1, 2023, Crater Lake National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees. Acceptable payment forms include credit and debit cards as well payment apps on mobile devices. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-move-to-cashless-fee-collection-beginning-january-1-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-begin-for-the-2022-2023-winter-season.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:33:00 EST Crater Lake National Park staff is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks have begun for the 2022-2023 winter season. The walks take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays, from December 17 through April 30. They will also be offered daily from December 17 through January 2 and from March 25 through April 1. Snowshoes are provided free of charge and no previous snowshoeing experience is necessary. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-begin-for-the-2022-2023-winter-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-lava-beds-lassen-volcanic-and-whiskeytown-enter-into-agreement-for-annual-passes.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:08:00 EST Due to overwhelming public support, Crater Lake National Park, in conjunction with Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, will be implementing an agreement to honor each other’s annual passes beginning January 1, 2023. This will allow visitors to access all four parks through the purchase of a single annual pass at one of the four parks. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-lava-beds-lassen-volcanic-and-whiskeytown-enter-into-agreement-for-annual-passes.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-fees-and-road-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:56:00 EST Rim Drive and North Entrance Road are now CLOSED for the season. The road from Rim Village to Discovery Point Overlook (approximately 1 mile) will remain OPEN if conditions permit until November 1st. Winter fees are also now in effect. Highway 62 through the park and the road to Rim Village remain OPEN as does the park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-fees-and-road-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-plans-prescribed-burns-for-fall-2022.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:22:00 EST Crater Lake National Park Fire Management staff are preparing to implement three prescribed fire projects in the park this fall. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-plans-prescribed-burns-for-fall-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-lifts-fire-restrictions-september-2022.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:30:00 EST The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from Extreme to High due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Effective September 22, 2022 at 12:01 am, Crater Lake National Park will rescind the fire ban implemented earlier in July. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the following regulatory provisions will apply to fires within Crater Lake National Park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-lifts-fire-restrictions-september-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-2022.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:30:00 EST Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with Discover Klamath, will host the eighth annual Ride the Rim days on September 10 and 17, 2022. On these consecutive Saturdays, East Rim Drive from North Junction to Park Headquarters will be closed to motorized vehicles from 8:00 PM Friday night (September 9th and 16th) before the event to 6:00 PM Saturday (September 10th and 17st) to allow for nonmotorized recreation including biking, hiking, and running. The event is free, but normal park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-7-28-22.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:14:00 EST With the continued fire danger in southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park will go into a full fire ban. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the following fire ban will be implemented effective at 12:01 AM on Thursday July 28, 2022.  https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-7-28-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/pile-burning-and-prescribed-fire-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 EST Prescribed fire season has arrived at Crater Lake National Park and the park will be applying prescribed fire to the landscape in preparation for the upcoming fire season, including hand thinning of small trees and brush and pile burning this material. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/pile-burning-and-prescribed-fire-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-seeking-public-comment-on-cleetwood-trail-and-marina-rehabilitation.htm Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:04:00 EST The National Service is proposing to rehabilitate the 1.1-mile Cleetwood Cove Trail and lakeside marina facilities. This trail is the most heavily used trail in the Crater Lake National Park and the only permitted access to the lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-seeking-public-comment-on-cleetwood-trail-and-marina-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2021-winter-road-closures-and-entrance-fees.htm Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:01:00 EST Crater Lake National Park’s North Entrance Road and Rim Drive closed for the season on November 1st. All visitors to Crater Lake National Park must use Highway 62 to access the park from the south or west during these closures. Also on November 1st, the park began charging its winter entrance fee. The fee is $20 per car, $15 per motorcycle, and $15 per person on foot or bike. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2021-winter-road-closures-and-entrance-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:57:00 EST The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from extreme to high. Effective October 1 at 00:01 am, Crater Lake National Park has rescinded the fire restrictions implemented on June 30, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-trail-management-plan-available-for-review.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:58:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public input on a Trail Management Plan for Crater Lake National Park. The purpose of the trail management plan is to provide high-quality nonmotorized recreational opportunities while preserving park resources. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-trail-management-plan-available-for-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-event-postponed-until-2022.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:35:00 EST The Ride the Rim event scheduled for September 11 and 18 is being postponed until 2022 due to multiple factors including rising COVID-19 case rates throughout Oregon, limited availability of staff and volunteers, and ongoing unhealthy air quality from fires throughout the region. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-event-postponed-until-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/brief-closure-scheduled-for-cleetwood-trail.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:59:00 EST The Cleetwood Trail in Crater Lake National Park will temporarily close on Tuesday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 4th so park staff can install a hardening material on a portion of the trail surface. The work is being done mid-week to reduce impacts on visitors and the trail will reopen as soon as the work is completed. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/brief-closure-scheduled-for-cleetwood-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-7-17-2021.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:40:00 EST With the warm, dry, and breezy conditions and continued elevated risk for wildland fire in southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park is implementing a full fire ban. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the fire ban will be implemented beginning 12:01 AM on Saturday July 17, 2021 and will be in effect until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-7-17-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-restrictions-for-2021-season.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:28:00 EST With the increased fire danger and above normal significant wildland fire potential throughout the region, Crater Lake National Park is implementing fire restrictions effective at 12:01AM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-restrictions-for-2021-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/rim-drive-opens-for-the-2021-season.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:55:00 EST The entire 33-mile Rim Drive around Crater Lake along with the 7-mile Pinnacles Road will open for the season on Friday, June 25th. Below average snowfall during the winter and unseasonably early snow melt this spring have led to an accelerated opening. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/rim-drive-opens-for-the-2021-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-to-open-for-2021-season.htm Thu, 27 May 2021 15:40:00 EST The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive in Crater Lake National Park will open for travel Friday morning, May 28, 2021 – just in time for the holiday weekend. Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced that visitors will now be able to drive to and from the park via this popular route and access spectacular views of the lake from West Rim Drive. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-to-open-for-2021-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2020-winter-road-closures-and-fees.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2020 14:05:00 EST Crater Lake National Park’s North Entrance Road and Rim Drive closed for the season on November 1st. All visitors to Crater Lake National Park must use Highway 62 to access the park from the south or west during these closures. Winter fees were also implemented beginning November 1st. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2020-winter-road-closures-and-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-rescinds-fire-ban.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:00:00 EST The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from high to moderate due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Effective October 21, 2020 at 12:01 am, Crater Lake National Park rescinded the fire restrictions and the fire ban put in place earlier this year. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-rescinds-fire-ban.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-lifted.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:05:00 EST Based on the status of nearby fires, local forecasts with cooler temperatures and some precipitation, and long-range projections for fire behavior, Crater Lake National Park lifted the Level 1 Evacuation Notification on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. The park will continue to monitor conditions and will reissue any evacuation notifications if needed. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-issues-level-1-evacuation-notice.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:28:00 EST Crater Lake National Park has issued a Level 1 Evacuation Notice for the entire park effective at 11:00 AM, September 10, 2020.  The Level 1 notice informs residents and visitors to “be ready” for a potential evacuation, including employee dormitories and trailer sites, in the event that a fire approaches these areas. There are no mandatory evacuations at this time. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-issues-level-1-evacuation-notice.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-9-8-2020.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:39:00 EST With the increased fire danger in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park has gone to a complete fire ban. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the restrictions were implemented effective at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-ban-9-8-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/visitors-illegally-enter-the-caldera-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:54:00 EST On the afternoon of Friday, August 7th, park staff received a report of multiple visitors in the caldera somewhere between Rim Village and Discovery Point. Law enforcement staff responded quickly to attempt to locate them. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/visitors-illegally-enter-the-caldera-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-restrictions-7-31-2020.htm Sat, 01 Aug 2020 06:41:00 EST With the increased fire danger in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park will go into stage one fire restrictions. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-fire-restrictions-7-31-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-begins-to-increase-recreational-access.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2020 06:23:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Crater Lake National Park is increasing recreational access and services beginning June 8, 2020. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-begins-to-increase-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/update-crater-lake-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:28:00 EST Crater Lake National Park, in response to Executive Order 20-12 issued by the Governor of the State of Oregon, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Crater Lake National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be enforced 24-hours a day/7-days a week and there will be no access permitted to Crater Lake National Park. The only exception is Oregon State Highway 62 through the southern end of the park which will remain open for travel. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/update-crater-lake-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:18:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 18, 2020, the Steel Visitor Center at park headquarters is closed and fees will not be collected at the Annie Springs Entrance Station until further notice. Ranger guided snowshoe walks have also been cancelled. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-to-start-this-weekend-winter-2019-2020.htm Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:35:00 EST Crater Lake National Park staff is pleased to announce our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks begin this weekend for the 2019-20 winter season.  The walks take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays (except December 25) from December 7 through April 26.  They will also be offered daily from December 26 through January 5 and from March 20 through March 29.  Snowshoes are provided free of charge and no previous snowshoeing experience is necessary. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-to-start-this-weekend-winter-2019-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/national-register-listing-for-army-corps-of-engineers-road-system.htm Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:17:00 EST The Army Corps of Engineers Road System (ACERS) at Crater Lake National Park in Klamath County is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/national-register-listing-for-army-corps-of-engineers-road-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-2019-2020-road-closures-and-fees.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:45:00 EST Crater Lake National Park’s North Entrance Road and Rim Drive closes for the season on November 1st.  All visitors to Crater Lake National Park must use Highway 62 to access the park from the south or west during these closures. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-2019-2020-road-closures-and-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/celebrating-100-years-of-weather-observation.htm Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:17:00 EST On Monday, October 7, 2019, representatives from the National Weather Service will be at Crater Lake National Park to celebrate 100 years of weather observation. There will be a brief ceremony on the back porch of Crater Lake Lodge at 1:00 PM. All are welcome to attend. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/celebrating-100-years-of-weather-observation.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-early-october.htm Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:01:00 EST Crater Lake National Park Fire Management staff are preparing to implement portions of the West Highway 62 prescribed fire project. The unit is located along both sides of West Highway 62. Approximately 44 acres containing roughly 2200 piles are in the areas scheduled to be burned this fall. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-for-early-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-2019.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:36:00 EST Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with Discover Klamath, will host the seventh annual Ride the Rim days on September 14 and 21, 2019.  On these consecutive Saturdays, the event will take place from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. East Rim Drive from North Junction to Park Headquarters will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10:00 PM Friday (September 13th and 20th) night before the event to 6:00 PM Saturday (September 14th and 21st) to allow for non-motorized recreation including biking, hiking, and running.  The event is free, but normal park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ride-the-rim-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/drowning-at-cleetwood-cove.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:37:00 EST On Sunday, August 18th, a 27 year old male jumped off a small rock cliff at Cleetwood Cove but did not resurfaced.  https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/drowning-at-cleetwood-cove.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/annual-crater-lake-rim-run-8-10-19.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:47:00 EST Saturday, August 10, 2019, is the 43rd Annual Crater Lake Rim Run.  This is not a park sponsored event, but each year it is conducted under the guidelines of a special-use park permit. The following information will assist visitors who plan to be in the park before the event on Friday evening, August 9th, and on the day of the run. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/annual-crater-lake-rim-run-8-10-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/emergency-closure-of-two-backcountry-campsites.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:46:00 EST Dutton Creek and Red Cone campsites, located along the Pacific Crest Trail in Crater Lake National Park, have been closed to public use by the park superintendent due to a significant number of hazardous trees that threaten those areas. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/emergency-closure-of-two-backcountry-campsites.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/rim-drive-open-for-2019-season.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:33:00 EST The entire 33-mile Rim Drive around Crater Lake is now open for the season, as are all facilities and services with the exception of the 16-site Lost Creek Campground which remains closed at this time. It is anticipated that Lost Creek will open for dry camping (no water, no campfires) sometime next week. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/rim-drive-open-for-2019-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/campfires-permitted-only-in-designated-areas.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:31:00 EST Campfires are no longer permitted in the backcountry at Crater Lake National Park. This change comes with the annual update of the Superintendent’s Compendium, a document that details park specific rules and regulations. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/campfires-permitted-only-in-designated-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-opens-for-2019.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:15:00 EST The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive in Crater Lake National Park will open for travel on Saturday morning, June 15, 2019. Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced that visitors can now drive to and from the park via this popular route and access spectacular views of the lake from West Rim Drive. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-opens-for-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-hospitality-announces-new-hours.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:31:00 EST The Rim Village Café and Gift Shop will now be open on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  It will also be open on Washington’s Birthday, Monday, February 18, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-hospitality-announces-new-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/statement-on-resumption-of-full-operations.htm Sat, 26 Jan 2019 07:56:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Crater Lake National Park will resume regular operations on Monday, January 28, 2019. After 35 days of closure, time is needed to clear roadways, repair leaks, open restrooms and other facilities, check fire alarm systems, and ensure that the park is safe for visitors.  https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/statement-on-resumption-of-full-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-to-begin-this-weekend.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:20:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks are about to begin for the 2018-19 winter season. The walks will take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from December 8 through April 28. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-to-begin-this-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-offers-a-digital-payment-option-for-entrance-fees.htm Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:14:00 EST Beginning Saturday, December 1, Crater Lake National Park offers visitors an on-line option to pay park entrance fees with no additional costs. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-offers-a-digital-payment-option-for-entrance-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/prescribed-burns-planned-for-crater-lake-national-park.htm Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:10:00 EST Crater Lake National Park will conduct a prescribed pile burning along North Entrance Road and Highway 62 West in the coming days. Fire crews will ignite the piles when conditions such as weather, fuel moisture, and smoke dispersal are favorable. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/prescribed-burns-planned-for-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2018-winter-fees-and-road-closures.htm Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:09:00 EST On November 1st, the park will begin charging its winter entrance fees. Also on November 1st, the North Entrance Road and Rim Drive will close for the season.  All visitors to Crater Lake National Park must use Highway 62 to access the park from the south or west during these closures. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2018-winter-fees-and-road-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-rescinds-stage-1-fire-restrictions-10-12-18.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:35:00 EST The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from high to moderate due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Klamath-Lake District Oregon Department of Forestry is also declaring an end to fire season in this area. Effective October 12, 2018 at 12:01 am, Crater Lake National Park will lift the fire restrictions implemented on July 13, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-rescinds-stage-1-fire-restrictions-10-12-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/annual-crater-lake-rim-run-august-11-2018.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:52:00 EST During this event Rim Drive will be open only to clockwise travel on the inside lane (rim side) from Watchman Overlook to Sun Notch from 7:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm.  Pinnacles Road will also be closed in both directions during this time. Please use extreme caution when driving near event participants. Speed limits are decreased to 25 mph while runners are on the road.  As racers complete sections of the course, the road will open to traffic in both directions throughout the day.   https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/annual-crater-lake-rim-run-august-11-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions-7-13-18.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:00:00 EST The park received below average snowfall this winter and continues to have below average precipitation. Temperatures have been warmer than normal and the first heat wave is expected by the end of the week. This has increased the fire danger at Crater Lake National Park. The outlook for significant wildland fire potential is above normal for the next several months.  https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions-7-13-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens-at-crater-lake-for-the-2018-season.htm Fri, 25 May 2018 10:43:00 EST The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive in Crater Lake National Park will open for travel Friday afternoon, May 25, 2018. The park anticipates high visitation for the holiday weekend. Visitors should expect long lines and delays at park entrance stations and other locations, including Rim Village. If possible, consider arriving before 10:00 AM or after 4:00 PM to avoid major congestion. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens-at-crater-lake-for-the-2018-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:29:00 EST The National Park Service announced on Thursday Crater Lake National Park will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. The park fees will be increased incrementally. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-proposes-entrance-fee-increases-in-2018.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:45:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is proposing an increase to entrance fees into the park beginning May 1, 2018, and is seeking public comments. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-proposes-entrance-fee-increases-in-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-fees-and-seasonal-road-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:28:00 EST As of November 1st the park is charging its winter entrance fee. The fee is $10 per car, is good for 7 days, and can be paid at the Steel Information Center at park headquarters. Also, Crater Lake National Park’s North Entrance Road and Rim Drive are now closed for the season. All visitors to Crater Lake National Park must use Highway 62 to access the park from the south or west during these closures. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-fees-and-seasonal-road-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-lifted-for-mazama-village-9-22-17.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:47:00 EST Cooler temperatures and recent snow and rain have slowed fire activity on the Spruce Lake and Blanket Creek Fires in Crater Lake National Park. As a result, the park will lift the Level 1 Evacuation Notification for Mazama Village on Friday, September 22, at 1:00 PM. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-lifted-for-mazama-village-9-22-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-host-ride-the-rim-days-2017.htm Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:20:00 EST Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with Discover Klamath, will host the fifth annual Ride the Rim days on September 9 and 16, 2016. On these consecutive Saturdays, East Rim Drive from North Junction to Park Headquarters will be closed to motorized vehicles from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for nonmotorized recreation including biking, hiking, and running. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-host-ride-the-rim-days-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/temporary-weekday-closure-of-west-rim-drive-for-road-construction.htm Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:22:00 EST The park has temporarily closed West Rim Drive between Rim Village and North Junction to facilitate road construction. The six-mile section of road will be closed from Sundays at 9:00 PM through Fridays at 4:00 PM. The road will be open for travel on Friday evenings, all day on Saturdays, and most of the day on Sundays. The road will also be open on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day. The temporary weekday closure is estimated to continue until sometime in September. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/temporary-weekday-closure-of-west-rim-drive-for-road-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-for-mazama-village-8-27-17.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2017 09:59:00 EST Crater Lake National Park has issued a Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Mazama Village effective at 1:00 PM, August 27, 2017. The Level 1 notice informs residents and visitors to “be ready” for a potential evacuation of Mazama Village, including employee dormitories and trailer sites, in the event that the Blanket Creek Fire approaches these areas. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-for-mazama-village-8-27-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-lifted-and-west-rim-drive-open-8-11-17.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 09:49:00 EST Cooler temperatures and recent precipitation have slowed fire activity on the Spruce Lake Fire in Crater Lake National Park. As a result, the park was able to reopen West Rim Drive on Friday, August 11, at 12:00 PM, from Rim Village to North Junction. The Rim Trail from Rim Village to North Junction has also reopened. The Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Rim Village and park headquarters has been lifted. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-lifted-and-west-rim-drive-open-8-11-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-for-rim-village-and-headquarters-8-5-17.htm Sat, 05 Aug 2017 17:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park has issued a Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Rim Village and Park Headquarters effective at 5:00 PM, August 5, 2017. The Level 1 notice informs residents and visitors to “be ready” for a potential evacuation of Rim Village and Park Headquarters in the event that the Spruce Lake Fire approaches these areas. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/level-1-evacuation-notice-for-rim-village-and-headquarters-8-5-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/more-emergency-trail-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park-8-5-17.htm Sat, 05 Aug 2017 10:26:00 EST Due to potentially hazardous conditions created by the Blanket Creek Fire, additional trails in the south and west portions of the park have been temporarily closed. West Rim Drive (Rim Village to North Junction) and multiple trails on the west side of the park are also closed to entry and use until further notice due to the Spruce Lake Fire. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/more-emergency-trail-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park-8-5-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/spruce-lake-fire-emergency-road-and-trail-closures-8-4-17.htm Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EST Due to potentially hazardous conditions created by the Spruce Lake Fire, West Rim Drive (Rim Village to North Junction) and multiple trails on the west side of the park are closed to entry and use until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/spruce-lake-fire-emergency-road-and-trail-closures-8-4-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/spruce-lake-fire-emergency-trail-closures.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:41:00 EST Due to potentially hazardous conditions created by the Spruce Lake Fire, the following trails are closed to entry and use until further notice: Pacific Crest Trail, from the intersection of Lightning Springs Trail north to Red Cone Camp; Bald Crater Loop Trail, from intersection of Pacific Crest Trail to Bert Creek Trail; Bert Creek Trail. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/spruce-lake-fire-emergency-trail-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions-for-2017.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2017 06:30:00 EST Although there was an above average winter snowfall, the park has been experiencing above average temperatures and below average precipitation since mid-June. This has increased the fire danger at Crater Lake National Park. The outlook is for above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation for the next several months.  https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions-for-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens-at-crater-lake-national-park-6-23-17.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:21:00 EST The North Entrance Road in Crater Lake National Park will open Friday, June 23rd for travel. National Park Service snow removal crews are now focusing their efforts on opening other parts of the park. More information will be issued as additional sections of the Rim Drive are open for travel. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens-at-crater-lake-national-park-6-23-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-draws-on-water-reserves-and-calls-for-water-conservation.htm Thu, 04 May 2017 07:17:00 EST The National Park Service is putting its water shortage action plan into effect, following the state’s call to cease withdrawing water from Annie Creek. Crater Lake National Park staff are asking all visitors and employees to use water wisely during the water supply shortage. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-draws-on-water-reserves-and-calls-for-water-conservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-invasive-vegetation-management-plan-ea-available-for-public-comment.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2017 06:44:00 EST Crater Lake National Park officials announced the release of the Invasive Vegetation Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review. This plan will guide management of invasive vegetation at Crater Lake National Park (CRLA) for the next 15 – 20 years. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-invasive-vegetation-management-plan-ea-available-for-public-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-sets-visitation-record-in-2016.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:37:00 EST Crater Lake National Park saw record visitation for the second year in a row with 756,344 recreation visits in 2016. This is a 23 percent increase over the 614,712 visits in 2015 and a 41.2 percent increase over 2014. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-sets-visitation-record-in-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/update-5000-dollars-offered-for-information-about-ammunition-theft-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:15:00 EST The National Park Service’s Investigative Services Branch (ISB) is offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for a theft of ammunition at Crater Lake National Park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/update-5000-dollars-offered-for-information-about-ammunition-theft-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ammunition-stolen-from-crater-lake-national-park.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:50:00 EST Special agents with the National Park Service’s Investigative Services Branch (ISB) and park rangers are investigating the recent theft of ammunition from Crater Lake National Park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ammunition-stolen-from-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-trail-management-planning.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:15:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is developing a Trail Management Plan that will guide trail management, investment in trail infrastructure, and visitor use of the park trail system for the next 25 years. The plan is needed to improve and diversify recreation opportunities, improve connectivity between features of interest, reduce user-created trails, eliminate unsustainable and underutilized routes, and protect park resources. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-trail-management-planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-staff-rescue-three-visitors-from-rim-village-after-snowstorm.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:55:00 EST Crater Lake National Park rangers rescued three visitors on Wednesday afternoon after recent snowstorms forced them to take refuge in a heated restroom in Rim Village. A rotary snow plow cleared a path on the three-mile road from park headquarters to Rim Village to reach the stranded visitors. None of the individuals sustained major injuries. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-staff-rescue-three-visitors-from-rim-village-after-snowstorm.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-and-safe-winter-driving-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:26:00 EST Winter has arrived in Crater Lake National Park! With an average snowfall of 43 feet per year, the park offers spectacular winter recreation including skiing, snowshoeing, and more. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-led-snowshoe-walks-and-safe-winter-driving-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions-lifted-for-crater-lake-national-park.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:11:00 EST The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from extreme to moderate as a result of recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Effective immediately, the Stage 1 fire restrictions implemented on July 31, 2016, are rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions-lifted-for-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-host-ride-the-rim-days.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:35:00 EST Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with Discover Klamath, will host the fourth annual Ride the Rim days on September 17 and 24, 2016. On these consecutive Saturdays, East Rim Drive from North Junction to Park Headquarters will be closed to motorized vehicles from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for nonmotorized recreation including biking, hiking, and running. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-host-ride-the-rim-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:24:00 EST Crater Lake National Park encourages all fourth graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 public lands and waters nationwide for a year. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and get more information. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fee-free-days-at-crater-lake-national-park-for-national-park-service-centennial.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:02:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service’s one hundredth anniversary, entrance fees will be waived for Crater Lake National Park from August 25 through August 28. We invite the public to join us in wishing the National Park Service a “Happy Birthday” on this very special week. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/fee-free-days-at-crater-lake-national-park-for-national-park-service-centennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-celebrate-national-park-service-centennial-on-august-25th.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:54:00 EST Crater Lake National Park will celebrate the National Park Service Centennial on August 25, 2016 by hosting a “pop up” museum. A “pop up” museum is a temporary exhibit created by anyone who chooses to participate. For this event, Crater Lake Staff invite you to bring your Crater Lake memorabilia to share. Participants will write a label for their object and leave it on display for others to see for a few hours. The objects can be old, new, unique or just curious. The goal is to bring people together to share their National Park Service memories through stories, art and objects. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-to-celebrate-national-park-service-centennial-on-august-25th.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/cleetwood-parking-lot-to-close-during-parking-lot-expansion-beginning-august-15.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:48:00 EST Beginning on August 15, the Cleetwood parking lot will close during a major construction project that includes expanding the parking lot by more than 70 percent, installing two permanent vault toilets, and improving trailhead access. From August 15 through September 5, the only way to access the lake for boat tours, hiking, swimming, or fishing will be to take a paid shuttle from Rim Village. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/cleetwood-parking-lot-to-close-during-parking-lot-expansion-beginning-august-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/updated-evacuations-and-closures-for-bybee-creek-fire-area.htm Sat, 06 Aug 2016 14:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park will lift the Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Rim Village and Park Headquarters on Sunday, August 7, at 8 a.m. The entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) within Crater Lake National Park, including the alternate route along the Rim Trail, will also reopen at this time. West Rim Drive will reopen on Monday, August 8, at 8 a.m., from the intersection of Munson Valley Road and West Rim Drive (near Rim Village) to North Junction. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/updated-evacuations-and-closures-for-bybee-creek-fire-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-notifies-visitors-and-residents-to-be-ready-for-potential-evacuation-of-rim-village-and-park-headquarters-areas.htm Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:52:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is issuing a Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Rim Village and Park Headquarters effective at 3:30 p.m., August 2, 2016. The Level 1 notice informs residents and visitors to “be ready” for a potential evacuation of Rim Village and Park Headquarters in the event that the Bybee Creek Fire approaches these areas. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-notifies-visitors-and-residents-to-be-ready-for-potential-evacuation-of-rim-village-and-park-headquarters-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:04:00 EST To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, Crater Lake National Park has implemented Stage 1 fire restriction effective at midnight tonight, July 31, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-implements-stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/bybee-fire-burning-in-crater-lake-national-park.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2016 08:11:00 EST The Bybee Fire is currently burning on the west side of Crater Lake National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail. The fire was discovered yesterday afternoon and by 10 p.m. was estimated to be nearly 50 acres with no containment. It is located near the junction of the Lightning Springs Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/bybee-fire-burning-in-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/man-rescued-through-coordinated-effort-after-fall-in-pinnacles-area.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:48:00 EST A 21-year-old Portland, Oregon, man fell 250 feet into Wheeler Creek drainage at the Pinnacles area at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/man-rescued-through-coordinated-effort-after-fall-in-pinnacles-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-rangers-seize-234-pounds-of-morel-mushrooms.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park rangers seized more than 234 pounds of illegally harvested morel mushrooms during the Fourth of July weekend. The estimated market value of the confiscated mushrooms is $7,944. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-rangers-seize-234-pounds-of-morel-mushrooms.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-announces-summer-art-show.htm Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:49:00 EST Art on the Rim, the 7th annual Art Show to be held at Crater Lake National Park, is scheduled for July 9th and 10th at the Rim Village Community House from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-announces-summer-art-show.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/beetle-bioblitz-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:25:00 EST The Crater Lake National Park Science and Learning Center is sponsoring a survey and inventory of Crater Lake’s beetles (Coleoptera) on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This Beetle BioBlitz is an opportunity for “citizen scientists” from the general public to join park staff and other scientists to characterize the biological and genetic diversity of beetles occupying the Crater Lake landscape. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/beetle-bioblitz-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/two-hikers-rescued-from-crater-lake-shoreline.htm Mon, 30 May 2016 10:46:00 EST Two Hikers Rescued from Crater Lake Shoreline https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/two-hikers-rescued-from-crater-lake-shoreline.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/spring-opening-operations-underway-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Thu, 05 May 2016 08:25:00 EST Crater Lake National Park has begun spring opening operations along West Rim Drive. The Crater Lake road crew has cleared snow to the Diamond Lake Overlook, about five miles northwest of Rim Village. The first mile of West Rim Drive, from Rim Village to Discovery Point, is currently open to motorized vehicle traffic. The North Entrance is projected to open to vehicles between Memorial Day and mid-June, dependent on weather. Crater Lake will begin charging an entrance fee beginning Friday, May 6. Entrance fees for a seven-day pass into the park are $15 per car or $10 per person for motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/spring-opening-operations-underway-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/economic-benefits-report.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:17:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 614,712 recreational visitors to Crater Lake National Park in 2015 spent $52,185,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 887 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $71,212,400. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/economic-benefits-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/augment-annie-springs-water-supply-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:35:00 EST Crater Lake National Park officials announced today the release of the Augment Annie Springs Water Supply Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review. The EA analyzes alternative sources of potable water to ensure an adequate, safe, long-term supply for the park’s developed areas. The National Park Service proposes to utilize an existing exploratory well as a new groundwater source for potable water that can either supplement the Annie Springs surface water source or provide a sole source of supply to the park water system should Annie Springs not be available. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/augment-annie-springs-water-supply-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-signs-sister-park-agreement-with-china-park.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:19:00 EST As America’s National Park System gears up to celebrate its Centennial Anniversary, Crater Lake, Oregon’s National Park gem, joined with Wuyishan National Scenic Area (a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China) in a Sister Park Agreement. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-signs-sister-park-agreement-with-china-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ivmp-public-scoping.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:48:00 EST Crater Lake National Park invites public input on the scope of an Invasive Vegetation Management Plan in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Invasive Vegetation Management Plan would provide a framework for managing non-native, invasive plants in order to protect the park’s native ecosystems. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ivmp-public-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2015-visitation-to-crater-lake-national-park-highest-in-25-years.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park welcomed 664,000 visitors in 2015, a 13.5 percent increase from 585,000 visitors in 2014. This is the highest park visitation in 25 years. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2015-visitation-to-crater-lake-national-park-highest-in-25-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-open-during-winter-storms.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2015 07:45:00 EST Crater Lake National Park remains open during winter storms that have brought more than 130 inches of snow to park headquarters since December 9. The Steel Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on December 25, and Highway 62 South is plowed and passable, although chains or traction tires are required for travel on park roads, and visitors should be prepared for winter driving conditions. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-open-during-winter-storms.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/west-panhandle-forest-restoration-project-public-scoping.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:08:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is seeking public input on the scope of an environmental assessment (EA) to be prepared for the West Panhandle Forest Restoration Project in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/west-panhandle-forest-restoration-project-public-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-guided-snowshoe-walks-to-begin-this-weekend-at-crater-lake.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2015 09:58:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-led snowshoe walks are about to begin for the 2015-2016 winter season. The walks will start this Saturday, November 28, and will be offered every Saturday and Sunday (and some holidays) through May 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-guided-snowshoe-walks-to-begin-this-weekend-at-crater-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-road-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2015 10:48:00 EST Crater Lake National Park’s North Entrance Road and East and West Rim drives will close for the season on Sunday, November 1, at 5 p.m. All visitors to Crater Lake National Park must use Highway 62 to access the park from the south or west during these closures. The North Entrance Road and Rim drives, with elevations from 5,850 to 7,960 feet above sea level, receive an average of more than 40 feet of snow each year and are not plowed from fall to late spring because of deep drifts, avalanche risk, and other dangerous conditions. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/winter-road-closures-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-welcomes-fourth-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:13:00 EST Crater Lake National Park invites all fourth grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-welcomes-fourth-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/pacific-crest-trail-reopens-in-crater-lake-national-park.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:40:00 EST The entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail within Crater Lake National Park is now open. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/pacific-crest-trail-reopens-in-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-of-crater-lake-national-park-to-reopen.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:59:00 EST Crater Lake, OR - The north entrance to Crater Lake National Park will reopen on Friday, August 28, 2015. Burn out operations related to the Crescent Fire were successful and have established a strong fire line to the north and east along Highway 138 and the park’s North Entrance Road. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-of-crater-lake-national-park-to-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-of-crater-lake-to-close-temporarily-for-fire-operations.htm Sun, 16 Aug 2015 09:18:00 EST The north entrance to Crater Lake National Park will close temporarily beginning at 10 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2015, to allow for fire line preparation and burn out operations related to the Crescent Fire. The precautionary closure is being put into effect to facilitate fire operations and provide for the safety of firefighters and park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-of-crater-lake-to-close-temporarily-for-fire-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-entrance-fees-increase-beginning-may-15.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 13:49:00 EST Starting on May 15th, Crater Lake National Park will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-entrance-fees-increase-beginning-may-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/tourism-to-crater-lake-national-park-creates-over-61-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:42:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that over 535,000 visitors to Crater Lake National Park in 2014 spent close to $45 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 769 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $61 million. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/tourism-to-crater-lake-national-park-creates-over-61-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-presented-governors-film-advocate-award.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:26:00 EST In a ceremony on January 6, 2015, in Portland, Oregon, Crater Lake Superintendent Craig Ackerman accepted the Oregon Governor’s Office of Film and Television Film Advocate Award on behalf of all staff for their contributions to advancing the film and television industry in the state. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-presented-governors-film-advocate-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-proposes-entrance-fee-increases.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:55:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is considering increases in entrance fees based on new standards being implemented for national parks across the country. Under the proposal Crater Lake would be placed into a tier that includes most major national parks. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-proposes-entrance-fee-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/founders-day-fire-update.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:20:00 EST The Founders Day Fire, which was discovered on August 25th, has benefited from continuous planning and analysis from fire management and ecology staff from throughout the southern Oregon and Northern California region. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/founders-day-fire-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/two-active-fires-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:25:00 EST Two fires are currently burning in the park - the Caldera Fire and the Founders Day Fire. There are no road or trail closures associated with the fires burning within the park.Smoke from the Caldera and Founders Day Fires is minimal and is not impacting park operations. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/two-active-fires-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-announces-stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:37:00 EST Crater Lake National Park and the northwest geographic area have experienced extremely high levels of fire activity during July and early August.Prolonged drought conditions combined with abundant lightning has resulted in numerous large fires.These extreme conditions have resulted in an early onset of fire season and 4 to 6 additional weeks of high fire potential are anticipated for the remainder of the 2014 season. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-announces-stage-1-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-rangers-seek-information-on-pacific-crest-trail-hiker.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:26:00 EST Crater Lake National Park Rangers are seeking information on an individual who was involved in a Search and Rescue incident within the park starting on August 1, 2014.They are also trying to ascertain the welfare of the individual following the incident.On August 1st rangers responded to an area along the west rim north of Discovery Point adjacent to the Rim Trail for an individual who was observed to have fallen from the caldera rim surrounding Crater Lake.The man was reported to have disappeared in the trees on the slope at that location. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-rangers-seek-information-on-pacific-crest-trail-hiker.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2014-vehicle-free-dates-announced.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:48:00 EST Crater Lake National Park Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced today that sections of the park will be open for non-motorized traffic only June 21-22. For those who need a bit more time to plan, he also announced the Second Annual Vehicle-Free days at Crater Lake will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 27. The park plans to preserve every third and fourth Saturday in September as an annual opportunity to highlight non-motorized use of the park and will open for some time in June, depending on snow pack. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2014-vehicle-free-dates-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-to-open-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Thu, 22 May 2014 14:35:00 EST The North Entrance Road in Crater Lake National Park will open for travel Friday afternoon, May 23, 2014 – just in time for the holiday weekend. Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced that visitors will now be able to drive to and from the park via this popular route and access spectacular views of the lake from West Rim Drive. This is a very early opening for Crater Lake's North Entrance. Warm temperatures and a low snow pack have resulted in a greatly accelerated spring opening this year. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-to-open-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/snowshoe-hiker-missing-at-crater-lake.htm Wed, 07 May 2014 14:01:00 EST CRATER LAKE, OREGON – Rangers at Crater Lake National Park are searching for a missing snowshoe hiker last seen on Monday, April 28. The park received a report of a missing visitor on Wednesday morning April 30. The report indicated that the visitor had arrived at the park two days earlier, rented snowshoes from the park concessioner, and set off to hike and take photos. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/snowshoe-hiker-missing-at-crater-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/trail-management-plan-public-scoping.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2014 06:42:00 EST Crater Lake National Park invites your participation in public scoping for the forthcoming Crater Lake National Park Trail Management Plan (TMP). The scoping will focus on objectives of a TMP that evaluates recreational trends, identifies appropriate opportunities and develops a comprehensive trail network that facilitates alternative experiences to enhance visitor understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of park values while preserving those values unimpaired. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/trail-management-plan-public-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-guided-snowshoe-walks-begin-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:42:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks are about to begin for the 2013-2014 winter season. The walks will start this weekend and will be offered every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. through April 27, 2013. Walks will also be offered daily from Thursday, December 26 through Wednesday, January 1. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-guided-snowshoe-walks-begin-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-announces-2014-artist-in-residence-program.htm Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:45:00 EST The Crater Lake National Park Science & Learning Center announced today that it accepting applications for the 2014 Artist-in-Residence program at the park. Application forms and more information are available online at https://www.nps.gov/crla/slc.htm and are due by February 1, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-announces-2014-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-announces-inaugural-vehicle-free-weekend.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:57:00 EST Crater Lake National Park Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced today the inaugural Vehicle-Free Weekend at Crater Lake to be held this year September 21-22. The park plans to preserve every third weekend in September as an annual opportunity to highlight non-motorized use of the park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-national-park-announces-inaugural-vehicle-free-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-announces-annual-art-show.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:14:00 EST Art on the Rim, the 4th annual art show to be held at Crater Lake National Park, is scheduled for July 13th and 14th at the Rim Village Community House from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days. The artwork featured was created by the park's recent Artists-in-Residence. The park Artist-in-Residence program, which draws from artists across the country, was launched four years ago. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-announces-annual-art-show.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/east-rim-road-opens-for-non-motorized-recreation.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EST Due to the season's early snowmelt, Crater Lake National Park Superintendent Craig Ackerman today announced an agreement with Travel Oregon and Cycle Oregon to open East Rim Drive circling Crater Lake to non-motorized traffic, providing a rare experience for visitors to enjoy the park on foot or on bike the weekend of June 22 and 23. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/east-rim-road-opens-for-non-motorized-recreation.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-and-oregon-caves-tourism-creates-local-economic-benefits.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:56:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 76,194 visitors to Oregon Caves National Monument spent $3,848,000 in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 59 jobs in the local area. The report also shows that the 423,551 visitors to Crater Lake National Park spent $34,688,000 in communities surrounding the park, supporting 565 jobs. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-and-oregon-caves-tourism-creates-local-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2013-artists-in-residence-program.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:55:00 EST The Crater Lake National Park Science & Learning Center announced today that it accepting applications for the 2013 Artist-in-Residence program at the park. Application forms and more information are available online at https://www.nps.gov/crla/slc.htm and are due by February 1, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/2013-artists-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-guided-snowshoe-walks-begin-at-park.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:03:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks are about to begin for the 2012-2013 winter season.The walks will start this weekend (November 24 /25) and will be offered every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. through April 28, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/ranger-guided-snowshoe-walks-begin-at-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-ski-patrol-is-seeking-volunteers.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:52:00 EST The Crater Lake Ski Patrol is seeking skilled volunteers to collaborate with the park staff to provide information to visitors, maintain winter trails, and assist park rangers with emergency and search and rescue incidents. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/crater-lake-ski-patrol-is-seeking-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/temporary-closure-to-scuba.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:53:00 EST To prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species into the pristine waters of Crater Lake, Crater Lake National Park has issued an immediate, but temporary closure, prohibiting scuba diving and other use of water gear in the lake. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/temporary-closure-to-scuba.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens-2012.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:25:00 EST The North Entrance Road opened June 11th for the 2012 summer season. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/annular-solar-eclipse-at-crater-lake.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 11:32:00 EST Celebrate the Annular Solar Eclipse at Crater Lake National Park. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/annular-solar-eclipse-at-crater-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/thanking-americas-armed-forces.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 06:49:00 EST As a show of our appreciation for America's Armed Forces, the National Park Service will begin issuing a free annual pass for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/thanking-americas-armed-forces.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/lightning-ignites-wildfires-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:20:00 EST Lightning started fires are burning in Crater Lake National Park and have caused some trail closures. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/lightning-ignites-wildfires-at-crater-lake-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-rangers-rescue-man-at-crater-lake-update.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:45:00 EST Update on the condition of a man who fell into the caldera of Crater Lake. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/park-rangers-rescue-man-at-crater-lake-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/summer-art-show-and-fall-artist-in-residence-program.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:20:00 EST The 2nd annual Art Show, Art on the Rim, is scheduled for July 9 and 10 at the Rim Village Community House. Applications for the Fall Artist-in-Residence program are due by July 15, 2011 https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/summer-art-show-and-fall-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:09:00 EST Crater Lake National Park's North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive opened for the summer season on June 24, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/north-entrance-road-opens.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/road-to-rim-reopens-after-major-storms.htm Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce the reopening of the road to Rim Village. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/road-to-rim-reopens-after-major-storms.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/snowshoe-walks.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks are about to begin for the 2010-2011 winter season. The walks will take place every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. from December 4 through April. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/snowshoe-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/rim-drive-winter-closure.htm Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Rim Drive and the North Entrance are now closed for the season due to snow and icy conditions. The South and West Entrances to Crater Lake National Park remain open to visitor traffic year round. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/rim-drive-winter-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned.htm Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Fire managers at Crater Lake National Park are monitoring weather, fuels, and smoke management forecasts in anticipation of implementing the Upper Panhandle prescribed fire starting as early as Friday, October 15. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/helicopter-recovery-operation.htm Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Helicopter operations safely removed automobile parts and associated debris within the caldera of Crater Lake that resulted from the 9/11/2010 auto mishap near North Junction. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/helicopter-recovery-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/only-second-automobile-to-tumble-into-crater-lake.htm Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The 2003 Volkswagen Passat that tumbled to the shore of Crater Lake last Saturday evening was only the second automobile to ever do so. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/only-second-automobile-to-tumble-into-crater-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/automobile-mishap.htm Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Automobile mishap leads to 1,100 foot tumble into Crater Lake, but no injuries. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/automobile-mishap.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/phoenix-and-williams-ridge-wildfires.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Interagency fire crews and engines continue to manage the Phoenix Wildland Fire burning an estimated 350 acres in Crater Lake National Park, with about 30 to 50 of those acres on the Fremont-Winema National Forests. https://www.nps.gov/crla/phoenix-and-williams-ridge-wildfires.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/lost-skiers-rescued.htm Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Crater Lake National Park Service Rangers launched a Search and Rescue Mission for three overdue cross country skiers early Wednesday. Park Rangers and members of the Ski Patrol found the skiers and assisted them back to the Headquarters Area. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/lost-skiers-rescued.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/nr08_no_fee_increase.htm Sun, 11 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Crater Lake Superintendent Craig Ackerman has announced that Park entrance fees will remain unchanged for 2008. An increase in fees that had been under consideration has been cancelled for the immediate future.  https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/nr08_no_fee_increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/nr08_new_superintendent.htm Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST Craig Ackerman is the newly appointed superintendent of Crater Lake National Park, said National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today. Ackerman replaces Chuck Lundy who retired at the end of last year. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/nr08_new_superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/nr06_science_and_learning_center_opening.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST The new Crater Lake Science and Learning Center will celebrate its grand opening on Friday August 25. https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/nr06_science_and_learning_center_opening.htm