Lodgepole Picnic Area

Lodgepole Picnic Area is an old growth forest of tall, straight lodgepole pines.

NPS Photo/Mimi Gorman

Quick Facts

Location:

This is the third of three picnic areas from the boundary along south Hwy 62

Significance:

An old growth forest of lodgepole pines which are the only native pine in the Pacific Northwest with two needles per bundle.

Amenities

3 listed

Picnic Table, Recycling, Trailhead

Lodgepole is the third picnic area on Hwy 62 when entering Crater Lake National Park from the south boundary via Fort Klamath, Chloquin, and Klamath Falls. An old growth forest of lodgepole pines welcomes you. These trees grow straight and many reach over 100 feet in height. A trailhead for the Pumice Flats Trail, and two picnic tables are located beneath the trees on the left.