Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft. Diverse interpretive programs enhance visitors' knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which is managed as wilderness.

The winter brings some of the heaviest snowfall in the country, averaging 533 inches per year. Although park facilities mostly close for this snowy season, visitors may view the lake during fair weather, enjoy cross-country skiing, and participate in weekend snowshoe hikes.

 Directions 

Plane - The closest airports are located in Klamath Falls (60 miles from the park) and Medford (80 miles from the park).

Car - From the North:

From Roseburg - route 138 east to the park's north entrance.

From Bend - Route 97 south to route 138 west to the park's north entrance.

From the South:

From Medford - Route 62 north and east to the park's west entrance.

From Klamath Falls - Route 97 north to route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance.