Park №14Pacific CoastEst. 1902

Crater Lake

Oregon·183,224 acres·July–September

“The deepest, bluest lake in America fills a sleeping volcano's crown.”

Best season

July–September

Trip length

1–2 days

Acres

183,224

Region

Pacific Coast

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Highlights

Rim Drive
33-mile loop with 30 overlooks around the deepest lake in the U.S.
Wizard Island
Cinder-cone island in the lake, reachable only by the park boat.
Watchman Peak
Quick climb to a fire-lookout summit with the perfect Rim Drive view.

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