Your first glimpse of Crater Lake is absolutely breathtaking! Its deep blue waters are unmatched anywhere else. How did ...

Visitors can tour the 33-mile Ring Road for beautiful views and take boat rides to explore Wizard Island, a cinder cone that rises 763 feet from the surface of the water. Measuring nearly 2,000 feet ...

Visitors can enjoy over 100 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and boat tours to Wizard Island. Accommodations include Crater Lake Lodge, two campgrounds, and nearby resorts like Running Y ...

Note: The sole boat tour operator in the park – Explore Crater Lake – will not be running its tours in 2025 nor 2026. Oregon's lone national park, Crater Lake, is arguably one of the most ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— In response to a legal petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week that the Crater Lake newt (also known as the Mazama ...

Condé Nast Traveler recognized Crater Lake as one of the most beautiful places in America, noting that its pristine waters and depth give the lake its beauty. Not only is Crater Lake the deepest ...

Today, you can admire Crater Lake National Park's rich blue water and towering mountains during a boat or trolley tour, a scenic drive along the rim or a hike on one of its many trails.

(Editor's Note: Due to trail maintenance, lake tours aren't available in 2025 and 2026) The national park's Crater Lake Lodge books up quickly because it's the only hotel in the park. There are ...