Crater Lake National Park


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Crater Lake National Park
	Crater Lake National Park has been fascinating people for years. It is famous for its pure, deep blue lake, surrounded by cliffs and two beautiful picturesque islands. It has a violent volcanic past as well. It is a place that is sure to charm you with all its beauty and scenery. Situated in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, Crater Lake is the seventh deepest lake in the world and the deepest in the United States. There are no inlets or outlets to the lake. Evaporation and seepage does not allow the lake from becoming more deep.

Weather plays an important role at Crater Lake National Park. Winter generally gives shape to the landscape. Snow starts accumulating in October and doesn't melt in most places until the next June. Summer is quite predictable though, with warm, dry days, blue skies, and cool nights. However there can be days even in August when the lake can get completely covered by clouds and fog.

When you visit Crater Lake National Park better be ready to face any kind of weather condition, at any time of the year.

Reaching the Park
You can reach Crater Lake National Park by plane or car. The closest airports are located in Klamath Falls (60 miles from the park) and Medford (80 miles from the park). If you travel by road, you must remember that the Park's north entrance remains closed in the winter and spring. For details of the latest road status you can call (541)594-3000 prior to your visit.
Operating Hours
The park remains open always, but many of the roads and facilities are closed during the winter.
Food
You can have your food anywhere at Annie Creek Restaurant, Mazama Village Camper Store, Rim Village Cafe or Gifts Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room
Lodging
Crater Lake Lodge is furnished with 71 rooms and is normally open from mid-May to mid- October. For advance reservations call (541)830-8700.
Mazama Village Motor Inn has 40 units and is located in the Mazama Village complex. It is open from June to early October. For reservations call (541)830-8700.
Camping
Mazama Campground has about 200 sites and is open from mid-June to early October. Reservations can be made calling 1-888-774-2728.
Lost Creek Campground has 16 tent sites and is open from mid-July to early October. This campground is available on first come, first serve basis.
Entry Fee Structure

Individual Entry (Vehicle)	$ 10.00 (Seven Day Pass)
Individual Entry (bike, foot)	$ 5.00 (Seven Day Pass)
Gold Access Pass (Blind or permanently disabled individuals)	Free (Lifetime in all national parks)
Golden Age Pass (1 time fee - for those 62+ years young)	$ 10.00 (Lifetime in all national parks)

To purchase a pass you may dial: 1-888-467-2757.

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