Crater Lake National Park

Facts

• Manager: National Park Service
• Designation: National Park
• Size: 183,031 acres
• Access: Open Access
• Season: Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some roads, trails, and facilities, however, are closed seasonally due to snow. North Entrance Road, and West and East Rim Drives close for the season on November 1 (or earlier if there is significant snowfall). Crews begin removing snow from these roads in April, but opening dates vary. The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive tend to open in early June. The East Rim Drive typically opens in early July.
• Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30.00 — This is the summer entrance fee and is charged from mid-May through the end of October. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Good for 7 days.
• Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20.00 — This is the winter entrance fee. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Good for 7 days.
• Entrance - Motorcycle: $25.00 — Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Summer rate from mid-May to October 31st.
• Entrance - Motorcycle: $15.00 — Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Winter rate from 11/1 through mid-May.
• Entrance - Per Person: $15.00 — Admits one individual with no motor vehicle (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Good for 7 days.
• Entrance - Snowmobile: $15.00 — Admits one individual on a snowmobile for travel on snow covered North Entrance Road closed to regular vehicle traffic. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Good for 7 days.
• Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00 — Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board. In addition to the $25 per vehicle there is also a $15 per passenger charge.
• Commercial Entrance - Van: $75.00 — Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.
• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $100.00 — Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.
• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $200.00 — Fees for commercial vehicles are based on the capacity of the vehicle, not the number of passengers on board.
• Phone: 5415943000
• Email: craterlake@nps.gov
• Website: https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm

42.94066, -122.13384

Activities

• Auto and ATV
• Scenic Driving
• Astronomy
• Stargazing
• Biking
• Road Biking
• Boating
• Boat Tour

Getting there

Apple Maps

Sources

• padus · 3431 · USGS PAD-US
• nps · crla · National Park Service