This lake is a 1,943 foot deep, relucent freshwater sanctuary beating with the geological pulse of a violent volcanic past. It’s the second deepest lake in North America and has no streams flowing into it. The only way it gets refilled is rain and snow.
What’s more, there is a cinder cone called Wizard Island in the middle (sick name). You can visit this mystical island via boat tours that leave daily. Fun fact, since there are no roads that lead directly to the lake, all of the boats here were delivered by helicopter. Due to its high elevation, much of the rim is covered by snow in the winter months. While the cold makes for excellent visibility, we suggest visiting in the summer to get the full experience.
In the summer there is excellent hiking and fishing (no license required). If you’re feeling really courag
This lake is a 1,943 foot deep, relucent freshwater sanctuary beating with the geological pulse of a violent volcanic past. It’s the second deepest lake in North America and has no streams flowing into it. The only way it gets refilled is rain and snow.
What’s more, there is a cinder cone called Wizard Island in the middle (sick name). You can visit this mystical island via boat tours that leave daily. Fun fact, since there are no roads that lead directly to the lake, all of the boats here were delivered by helicopter. Due to its high elevation, much of the rim is covered by snow in the winter months. While the cold makes for excellent visibility, we suggest visiting in the summer to get the full experience.
In the summer there is excellent hiking and fishing (no license required). If you’re feeling really courageous, try backpacking the 33 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail or swimming in the freezing cold water. Just be careful, or you might end up as blue as it is.
Crater Lake will inspire you with starry skies, diverse wildlife, unforgettable landscape contrasts, and the sense of being small in the midst of something grand.
great hike Lost Creek is a sweet thinly covered pine pole forest, 16 site first-come, first-served tents only campground, 4 miles from the rim of Crater Lake. This campground really puts you on the primitive side of nature, amidst the magic of Crater Lake’s contours, yet you’ll still find picnic tables, food lockers and access to restrooms.
The reservation-accepting Mazama campground has around 200 forest enclaved sites open June through September with running water, flush toilets, bear lockers, picnic tables, fire rings and a few RV hookups. Rim Village (where you can get up close with Crater Lake’s pure watery bewitchment) is a scenic 7 mile drive from the camp. Mazama also feature Read more...
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Crater Lake National Park
This lake is a 1,943 foot deep, relucent freshwater sanctuary beating with the geological pulse of a violent volcanic past. It’s the second deepest lake in North America and has no streams flowing into it. The only way it gets refilled is rain and snow.
What’s more, there is a cinder cone called Wizard Island in the middle (sick name). You can visit this mystical island via boat tours that leave daily. Fun fact, since there are no roads that lead directly to the lake, all of the boats here were delivered by helicopter. Due to its high elevation, much of the rim is covered by snow in the winter months. While the cold makes for excellent visibility, we suggest visiting in the summer to get the full experience.
In the summer there is excellent hiking and fishing (no license required). If you’re feeling really courag
This lake is a 1,943 foot deep, relucent freshwater sanctuary beating with the geological pulse of a violent volcanic past. It’s the second deepest lake in North America and has no streams flowing into it. The only way it gets refilled is rain and snow.
What’s more, there is a cinder cone called Wizard Island in the middle (sick name). You can visit this mystical island via boat tours that leave daily. Fun fact, since there are no roads that lead directly to the lake, all of the boats here were delivered by helicopter. Due to its high elevation, much of the rim is covered by snow in the winter months. While the cold makes for excellent visibility, we suggest visiting in the summer to get the full experience.
In the summer there is excellent hiking and fishing (no license required). If you’re feeling really courageous, try backpacking the 33 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail or swimming in the freezing cold water. Just be careful, or you might end up as blue as it is.
Crater Lake will inspire you with starry skies, diverse wildlife, unforgettable landscape contrasts, and the sense of being small in the midst of something grand.
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in Crater Lake National Park
great hike Lost Creek is a sweet thinly covered pine pole forest, 16 site first-come, first-served tents only campground, 4 miles from the rim of Crater Lake. This campground really puts you on the primitive side of nature, amidst the magic of Crater Lake’s contours, yet you’ll still find picnic tables, food lockers and access to restrooms.
The reservation-accepting Mazama campground has around 200 forest enclaved sites open June through September with running water, flush toilets, bear lockers, picnic tables, fire rings and a few RV hookups. Rim Village (where you can get up close with Crater Lake’s pure watery bewitchment) is a scenic 7 mile drive from the camp. Mazama also feature Read more...
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