Crater Lake Campground

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About Crater Lake Campground

Mazama Campground is tucked away in the forest, seven miles south of Rim Village, just past the park’s south entrance station near Highway 62. It’s the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your camper as your base for exploring the park.

Property Description

Each of the 214 sites features a picnic table, a fire ring with a grill, and a bear-resistant food locker.

Additional campsites at Lost Creek Campground are available and operated by the National Park Service.

Room Styles

214 total sites including a mix of Tent, RV, and Walk-ins.

Pets are permitted (must be attended and on a leas no longer that 6 ft. at all times)

Dining Options

At the Annie Creek Restaurant and Gift Shop, located in the village, you’ll find family-friendly American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a variety of local beers and wines. The gift shop offers a wide selection of park souvenirs. The nearby Mazama Village Store carries groceries, camping supplies, firewood, and gasoline.

Amenities

Restrooms

Potable Water

Showers

Laundry Facilities

Gas Station

Pay Phone

Food Storage Lockers

Dump Station

Electricity (select campsites)

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Top Spots in or near Crater Lake

Hike Union Peak

CRATER LAKE, Oregon

11 mi / 1600 ft gain

The trailhead is located across Highway 62, on the opposite side of the highway from the Crater Lake National Park entrance at Mazama Village. Look for a road sign indicating parking for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).Start on the PCT: Highway 140 to Highway 138 (near Cascade Crest), hiking several gentle miles with virtually no elevation gain. Eventually, a fork in the trail with a well-maintai...

Visit the Lady of the Woods at Crater Lake

CRATER LAKE, Oregon

0.3 mi / 100 ft gain

Start your adventure behind the Steel Visitor Center, halfway between the Mazama Village entrance of Crater Lake National Park and the lake itself. It won't take long before you stumble upon the mystery that is the Lady of the Woods: a dazzling, intricate sculpted rock that experts are unsure whether it's natural or man-made. Loop your way back to the visitor center through colorful wildflowers...

The Rim at Crater Lake NP

Klamath County, Oregon

4.3

30.99 mi / 4124 ft gain

Why Go? Avoid the crowds in summer and have the entire 33 mile long rim and 21 square miles of beautiful Crater Lake to yourself. Sunrises and sunsets that will take your breath away; stars and a milky way you can get lost in for days. Expect solitude and beautiful scenery, nothing less. The 360 degree views from top of Watchman Peak, Hillman Peak, Mt Scott and Garfield Peak are breathtaking. ...

Hike the Garfield Peak Trail

CRATER LAKE, Oregon

5.0

3.5 mi / 1010 ft gain

Crater Lake is one of the most visited natural wonders in the U.S. Anyone who has gone will tell you, it strikes a magic chord. Where there was once the volcanic Mount Mazama, now sits the deepest lake in the States. It's brilliant blue color and incredible depth of clarity leaves visitors from all over the world in a state of awe.The Garfield Peak Trail leads to the 2nd highest peak in the par...

Watch the Sunrise at Crater Lake

CRATER LAKE, Oregon

4.8

Drive to the overlook at Crater Lake well before sunrise. Actually, you should probably just sleep in your car for a bit to make sure you're not late for this incredible sight. Witness the changing colors and light as the sun creeps over the east side of the lake, throwing shadows and reflections around the rim.You can hike up the ridges near the parking area for to get a different perspective ...

Photograph Crater Lake

CRATER LAKE, Oregon

4.9

Crater is a short 20min drive up Highway 62 off of the 97. We were chasing sunset and caught the last glimmers of twilight. Just driving around the west rim is amazing. Pictures did absolutely no justice to this place, you have to see it with your own eyes...it's MASSIVE!!! Every small pull-off/parking spaces have their own trails leading off them to different view points around the rim of the ...

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