Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.
What you’ll hear
15 places to explore in this park.
- Annie Falls Picnic Area
- Cabins at Mazama Village
- Castle Crest Wildflower Trail
- Crater Lake
- Crater Lake Lodge
- Crater Lake Natural History Association Park Store
- Goodbye Picnic Area
- Lodgepole Picnic Area
- Phantom Ship Overlook
- Pinnacles
- Ponderosa Picnic Area
- Pumice Desert
- Rim Village in Winter
- Sinnott Memorial Overlook
- West Rim Winter
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