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Crater Lake National Park Points of Interest & Stops
Browse points of interest in Crater Lake National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.
Best Stops and Park POIs in Crater Lake National Park
Use this Crater Lake National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.
Basic Information
Operating HoursCrater Lake National Park is open year-round, though most campsites, hotels, and restaurants close October through May.
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North Entrance StationThe North Entrance Station provides access to the park from Route 138 and Route 230.
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Merriam PointComing from the North Entrance Station, Merriam Point is considered a good first stop to view the lake.
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Watchman OverlookWalk a short paved walkway along the caldera rim to a wonderful view of Wizard Island, the largest island in Crater Lake.
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Steel Visitor Center and Park HeadquartersThe Steel Visitor Center and Park Headquarters greets you four miles south of the southern park entrance and Mazama Village Campground.
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Sun Notch ViewpointScenic overlook has views of the Phantom Ship and Dutton Cliffs, with the option for a moderate hike.
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Kerr Notch and Phantom Ship OverlookThe Phantom Ship Overlook at Kerr Notch offers great views of the Phantom Ship, a 300-foot-long, 16-foot-high island of jagged rock.
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Crater Lake LodgeCrater Lake Lodge is one of the more luxurious options for lodging in Crater Lake National Park.
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Rim VillageRim Village is, in many ways, the center of all the action at Crater Lake National Park -- besides, of course, the lake itself.
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Rim Village Visitor CenterThe Rim Village Visitor Center is located in Rim Village, three miles north of the park's southern entrance.
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Vidae FallsVidae Falls is a 100-foot, spring-fed waterfall located on the side of East Rim Drive.
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Mount Scott Trail Head and Picnic AreaMount Scott is the highest point in Crater Lake National Park.
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Cleetwood Cove TrailThe Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only legal and safe way of accessing the Crater Lake shoreline.
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Mazama Village CampgroundThe park's largest campground is seven miles from the caldera rim.
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Rim Village Cafe and GiftsThe Rim Village Cafe and Gifts feature a grab-and-go menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches.
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Mazama Village Camper StorePick up all of the basics you need for your Crater Lake camping trip here.
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Crater Lake Lodge Dining RoomOne of the more luxurious options for dining in Crater Lake National Park.
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Outside the Park
Fort Klamath, Ore.The town of Fort Klamath is named after a military outpost that was built here in the mid-1800s on the western end of the Oregon Trail.
