
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 Drive33-mile loop with 30 overlooks around the deepest lake in the U.S.
- Wizard IslandCinder-cone island in the lake, reachable only by the park boat.
- Watchman PeakQuick climb to a fire-lookout summit with the perfect Rim Drive view.
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