Eating & Sleeping

Lodging and Camping

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  Crater Lake Lodge

  The lodge is typically open mid-May through early-October and is managed by Explor Crater Lake. Learn how to reserve a room.

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  Cabins at Mazama Village

  The Cabins at Mazama Village are typically open mid-May to late September, & are managed by Explor Crater Lake. Click for more details.

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  Mazama Campground

  Mazama Campground is open during the summer and operated by Explor Crater Lake. Click for more details

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  Wilderness Camping Permits Required

  Backcountry Camping

  Prepare for a wilderness adventure that could include snow, a brilliant night sky, or the sound of animals. Get help with trip planning.

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  Lost Creek Campground

  A first come first served campground managed by the park. Check this link for open status and regulations.

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  Staying Outside the Park

  Lodging and Camping

  A list of lodging and camping options (year-round) within 20 miles outside the park boundaries, and distances to further-out communities.

 

Eating and Shopping

In the park there are three restaurants and one general store. All are operated by the park's concessioner, Explor Crater Lake. Rim Village Café & Gifts is open year-round. The other eating and shopping facilities are open seasonally.

 

Rim Village Café & Gift is a hub of activity during all seasons. It has outdoor seating during the summer, and indoor seating on the second floor with views of a wintery lake scene.

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Rim Village Café & Gifts

Managed by a concessioner, (click the links for hours of operations). Rim Village Cafe serves grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Rim Village Gift Shop offers visitors a wide range of gifts and Crater Lake collectibles. Visitors can rent snowshoes at the gift shop from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please note rentals are not available overnight.

This location is open year-round, except when the road to the rim from park headquarters is closed due to excessive snowfall. Check current conditions and alerts for road closures.

 

Conveniently located in Mazama Village with its entrance welcoming you before going through the south entrance booth. Make it your first stop or while overnighting in the campground.

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Annie Creek Restaurant & Gift Shop

Annie Creek Restaurant & Gift Shop is in Mazama Village near The Cabins at Mazama Village and the Mazama Village Campground.

Annie Creek Gift Shop sells souvenirs and Crater Lake collectibles similar to those at Rim Village Gift Shop. Annie Creek Restaurant offers family-friendly dining options for lunch and dinner including sandwiches, soups, pizza, veggie options, and more.

Both services are open only in the summer. For restaurant hours and menus go to Annie Creek Restaurant and for the gift shop hours visit ExploreCraterLake.

 

Crater Lake Lodge Dining

The Crater Lake Lodge dining room offers meals for lodge guests and any park visitors wanting a more formal meal service. Reservations are taken for dinner and are highly encouraged. Reserve your meal time in person at the lodge or by calling 541-594-2255.

Menus and hours of operation are available by clicking on Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room.

 

PCT hikers take a break from the trail to resupply in Mazama Village.

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Mazama Village Store

The Mazama Village Store sells groceries, camping supplies, firewood, and gasoline and more. Typically opens for the season in mid-May and closes late September when the campground closes. Check the Explor Crater Lake website for hours of operation—it changes as more facilities open up and visitation increases.

Unleaded Gasoline service is available at this location May 13, 2022 through October 9, 2022, credit card only.