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Watchman Overlook
Walk 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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The Watchman Overlook is located 3.7 miles north of Rim Village on West Rim Drive. Start at the parking lot and walk the short paved walkway along the caldera rim for a wonderful view of Wizard Island, the largest island in Crater Lake. You also can hike a 0.7-mile trail to Watchman Lookout, an old fire tower with more stunning views of Wizard Island and the lake. There is a picnic area just south of the overlook, off of West Rim Drive, with similar views of Wizard Island.
