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Crater Lake National Park |
Description:
Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft. Diverse interpretive programs enhance visitors' knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which is managed as wilderness. The winter brings some of the heaviest snowfall in the country, averaging 533 inches per year. Although park facilities mostly close for this snowy season, visitors may view the lake during fair weather, enjoy cross-country skiing, and participate in weekend snowshoe hikes.
Designations:
Crater Lake National Park (May 22, 1902)
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Fishing | Hiking | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Geysers HotSprings | Volcanoes | And more.
Directions to Crater Lake National Park
Plane:
The closest airports are located in Klamath Falls (60 miles from the park) and Medford (80 miles from the park).
Car:
From the North:
From Roseburg - route 138 east to the park's north entrance.
From Bend - Route 97 south to route 138 west to the park's north entrance.
From the South:
From Medford - Route 62 north and east to the park's west entrance.
From Klamath Falls - Route 97 north to route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance.
Attractions:
Oregon Caves National Monument
Winema National Forest
Rogue River National Forest
Umpqua National Forest
Cascades Volcano Observatory
Nearby Parks:
Oregon Caves National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Lassen Volcanic National Park
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