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Crater Lake National Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

The park is always open, but many of the roads and facilities are closed during the winter.

Visitor Centers - Food - Lodging - Camping - Books and Gifts

 

Visitor Centers

Steel Visitor Center - Open early April through early November, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, daily. Winter hours are early November through early April, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, daily except December 25th.

Rim Visitor Center - Open early June through late September, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, daily.  Closed October through May.

 

Food

Annie Creek Restaurant (at Mazama Village) - Now open daily, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Mazama Village Camper Store - Now open daily, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm.

Rim Village Cafe and Gifts - Open daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room - Now open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Lodging

Crater Lake Lodge has 71 rooms and is normally open mid-May through mid-October. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. (541)830-8700  

Mazama Village Motor Inn has 40 units and is located in the Mazama Village complex. It is open June through early October, and reservations are recommended. (541)830-8700  

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Camping

Mazama Campground has 200 sites and is open mid-June through early October.  Running water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are provided. Reservations can be made calling 1-888-774-2728.  Please Note: Weather can impact the opening and closing dates of the campground. 

Mazama Campground is now partially open, however, some loops remain closed.  Call (541)594-2255 ext. 3705 for the latest information on Mazama Campground.

Lost Creek Campground has 16 tent sites and is open from mid-July to early October. This campground is first come, first serve only.  Please Note: Weather can impact the opening and closing dates of the campground. 

Currently closed due to heavy snow.

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Books and Gifts

Steel Information Center – Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except December 25th.

Rim Village Visitor Center - Open 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM early June through September 30.

Annie Creek Gift Shop (at Mazama Village) - Now open daily, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Mazama Village Camper Store - Now open daily, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm.

Rim Village Cafe and Gifts - Open daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.

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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
William Gladstone Steel worked for 17 years to convince Congress that a national park should be created to protect Crater Lake. He finally succeeded and the park was authorized on May 22, 1902.

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Last Updated: July 03, 2008 at 21:02 EST