Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Lakes

Crater Lake National Park

Lakes

Crater Lake National Park

Highlight • Lake

Crater Lake National Park

Name: Crater Lake National Park
Rating: 2

Recommended by 11 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Save

Location: Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Crater Lake National Park

5.0

(12)

163

hikers

1. Garfield Peak Trail – Rim Village loop from Chiloquin

9.11km

02:52

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.2

(5)

hikers

2. Rim Village – Crater Lake National Park loop from Chiloquin

8.69km

02:28

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(2)

hikers

3. Rim Village – Crater Lake National Park loop from Chiloquin

12.7km

03:37

280m

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Tips

Caro "Bandit"

November 29, 2021

Crater Lake is a stunning natural monument. The deep blue lake is not only the deepest lake (1,950 feet) in the continental US, it is also an impressive relic of the volcanic era. When Mount Mazama, the ancient volcano errupted around 7,700 years ago, the crater filled with rain and melt water.

The National Park was founded in 1902. Within the park you will find numerous hiking trails including an alternate of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT), some campgrounds and lodges. Swimming and fishing is permitted and you can also join a boat ride to Wizard Island, the small island within the lake.

If you have a long distance permit for the PCT, you are not allowed to camp along the rim. The next legal campsite from Mazama Village is at the base of Grouse Hill. Otherwise you have to obtain an extra backcountry permit for Crater Lake National Park. You can send resupply packages to Mazama Camper Store in Mazama Village using the following address:

Your Name, PCT Hiker
c/o Mazama Camper Store
Mazama Village
Crater Lake, OR 97604
Expected arrival date

Opening hours: 7 days a week during summer months, package pickup from 8 am to 8 pm.

Frank PB 🚲🤠

September 26, 2024

If you walk parallel to the Rim Drive along the crater, you will have fantastic views of the crater lake that are not as crowded as those at Rim Village.

Translated by Google •

Patrick

September 13, 2022

One of the highlights in Oregon and unique in the world due to its size.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 2,160 m

Weather

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Great view of Wizard Island

Rim Village

Garfield Peak Trail

Watchman Overlook

View of Crater Lake from Mount Scott

View of Crater Lake from Merriam Point

End/beginning of Crater Lake PCT Alternate

Pumice Castle Overlook

Hidden pond

Sinnot Memorial Overlook

View of Crater Lake and Wizard Island

The Watchman Lookout

Crater Lake National Park

1. Garfield Peak Trail – Rim Village loop from Chiloquin

2. Rim Village – Crater Lake National Park loop from Chiloquin

3. Rim Village – Crater Lake National Park loop from Chiloquin

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️