Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake is located in southern Oregon, 100 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. It was created when Mount Mazama collapsed 7700 years ago following a volcanic eruption. The caldera was filled with rain and melting snow creating the lake. At 1,943 feet deep, it is the deepest lake in the United States and 7th deepest in the world. Crater Lake is one of the snowiest areas in the Northwest with over 500 inches each year. Some park roads are closed even in late Spring. July, August, and September are your best bets for drier, warmer weather and a good time for camping, hiking and fishing. Visitors should be prepared for any kind of weather no matter what time of year they visit.

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