Crater Lake National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Klamath, Douglas, and Jackson counites in Oregon, United States
About Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake was formed from the collapse of Mount Mazama, avolcanoin southern Oregon that once stood about 11,000 feet (3,353m) tall. A series of destructive eruptions around 5000 BC caused the mountain's peak to collapse into its lava chamber, resulting in a caldera nearly 6 miles (9.7km) wide. Over time, snowmelt and rain collected in the crater to form the lake, which at 1,949 feet (594m) deep, is the deepest in the USA, 2nd in North America, and 9th in the world. Based on a comparison of average depths, however, Crater Lake at 1148 feet (350m), is the deepest in the Western Hemisphere and third deepest in the world. The first known white man to reach the lake was prospector John Hillman, who found the lake in 1853. Largely through the efforts of naturalist William Gladstone Steel,
Top Attractions in Crater Lake National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Crater Lake National Park:
- ★Bicycling
- ★Boat tour
- ★Day hiking
- ★Fishing
- ★Scuba diving
- ★Sinnott Memorial Overlook
- ★Ski or snowshoe
- ★The Pinnacles
Where to Eat in Crater Lake National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room
- 🍴Rim Village Cafe
Where to Stay in Crater Lake National Park
- 🏨Crater Lake Lodge
- 🏨Lost Creek Campground
- 🏨Mazama Village Campground
- 🏨Mazama Village Motor Inn
- 🏨The Historic Prospect Hotel
Crater Lake National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: