Crater Lake National Park
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Closure
Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
The Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for construction. This critical project will fully rehabilitate the trail and marina to ensure safe access to the lake, provide a much-improved visitor experience, and protect the environment.
More from the park: Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
Hours
Crater Lake National Park
| Every day | All Day |
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Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some roads, trails, and facilities, however, are closed seasonally due to snow. North Entrance Road, and West and East Rim Drives close for the season on November 1 (or earlier if there is significant snowfall). Crews begin removing snow from these roads in April, but opening dates vary. The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive tend to open in early June. The East Rim Drive typically opens in early July.
West Entrance
| Every day | All Day |
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The park's West Entrance on Oregon Highway 62 is open year round.
South Entrance
| Every day | All Day |
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The park's South Entrance on Oregon Highway 62 is open year round.
North Entrance
| Every day | All Day |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Jun 25: Winter Closure of North Entrance (closed)
The park's North Entrance, off of Oregon Highway 138, is usually open from June through October. It is closed in the winter due to snow. Opening dates vary each year depending on snowfall and road conditions.
Visitor centers
Rim Visitor Center Closed today
Rim Visitor Center
Today: Closed (Closed in Autumn, Winter, and Spring, Oct 19 – May 22)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
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Rim Visitor Center opens in late May or early June and closes in mid-October.
Steel Information Center
Steel Information Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Apr 20: Winter Hours
The Steel Visitor Center is open.
About this park
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.