Eating & Sleeping

Lodging and Camping

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.

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.

Mazama Campground

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

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.

Lost Creek Campground

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

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. Showshoe rentals may be avialable during the winter season, snow level dependent. for more information, please visit Shopping & Supplies - Crater Lake.

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 near the Annie Creek Entrance Station.

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Annie Creek Restaurant & Gift Shop

Annie Creek Gift Shop is open primarily in the summer, but may be open during the winter season when the road to the rim is closed for snow removal. Snowshoes may be available during the winter season, depending on snow levels.

Annie Creek Restaurant offers family-friendly dining options for lunch and dinner including sandwiches, soups, pizza, veggie options, and more. The restaurant is only open during the summer season.

For hours and menus and for gift shop hours, please 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, menus, and hours of operations are available through the Explor Crater Lake website, Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room.

 

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

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Mazama Village Camper Store

The Mazama Village Camper Store sells groceries, camping supplies, firewood, and unleaded gasoline. Diesel fuel is not available anywhere within the park. The camper store opens for the season in late-May and closes in early October in conjuction with Mazama Campground . For more information and hours of operation, please visit the Explor Crater Lake website.