Permits & Reservations

Crater Lake National Park does NOT offer or require reservations to enter the park.

Tours, Lodging, and Camping Reservations

Reservations and information for camping, lodging, or boat tours is found on the concessioner's website at explorecraterlake.com. Reservation and information for trolley tours is found on the concessioner's website at craterlaketrolley.net.

 

Backcounty Permits

Permits are required for overnight backpacking in the park. They are available at the Ranger Station at Park Headquarters during business hours. Learn more about obtaining a backcountry permit.

 

Special Use Permits

Most special events and activities held in the park require a Special Use Permit. These permits are required for activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization, rather than the public at large, and for activities that require some degree of management by the National Park Service. The goal of the park in issuing a permit is to ensure that the permitted activity does not interfere with the enjoyment of the park by other visitors and that the natural and cultural resources of the park are protected. Activities and events that require Special Use Permits include (but are not limited to):

Filming/Photography (permit information, map, application for filming, application for photography)
Wedding Ceremonies (permit information, map, application)
Scattering of Ashes (permit information, map, application)
Other Special Events such as Rallies, Sporting Events, Large Backcountry Camping Groups, and Large Picnic Groups (application)

Special Use Permit applications and materials may be submitted to:

Crater Lake National Park
Attn: SUP Coordinator
PO Box 7
Crater Lake, OR 97604
541-594-3050 (fax)
email

 

Commercial Use Authorizations

Permits are required of all individuals, organizations, and businesses who lead commercial trips in the park or in other ways receive monetary gain or profit from commercial activities in the park. Visit our Commercial Use Authorizations page to learn more.