Crater Lake Guide

Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about Crater Lake.

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Things to do around Crater Lake

Drive the scenic 33-mile Rim Drive around Crater Lake and pull off at Watchman Overlook for sweeping caldera views and lake-surface panoramas.
Hike the Garfield Peak Trail from the Rim Village trailhead to reach a summit elevation over 8,000 ft and enjoy alpine forest transitioning to volcanic ledges.
Take the boat tour from Cleetwood Cove down into the caldera to land on Wizard Island and explore basalt lava formations and lakeside trails
Walk the short trail to Sinnott Memorial Observation Station near Rim Village and study the park’s geology, museum exhibits and dramatic cliff-edge viewpoints.

Fun Facts

Crater Lake reaches a maximum depth of around 1,943 feet, making it the deepest lake in the United States.
The lake occupies a caldera formed when Mount Mazama collapsed roughly 7,700 years ago after a major volcanic eruption.
After heavy snowfall averaging more than 500 inches per year, the roads around the lake often remain snow-covered until mid-summer.
The park spans approximately 183,224 acres and was established as a national park on May 22, 1902.

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