Diamond Lake, Ore.

Diamond Lake, to the park's north, has several lodging options, including campgrounds.

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Diamond Lake, Ore. Details

Located to the north of the park, in the Umpqua National Forest between Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen, Diamond Lake is named after John Diamond, one of the original pioneer settlers of Coburg, Ore. Nearby Diamond Peak was also named for John Diamond. You can fish in Diamond Lake, as well as access hiking trails for Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen. Diamond Lake Resort sits along the northern shore of Diamond Lake, 20 miles from the park's northern entrance. The resort has 38 motel rooms, 38 two-bedroom cabins, and several deluxe four- and seven-person cabins. You can also stay at the Diamond Lake Campground or Lost Arrow Campground along the east and south shores of the lake. Diamond Lake Campground is 18 miles from Crater Lake National Park and has 238 campsites. Broken Arrow Campground has 121 sites and is 16 miles from Crater Lake National Park. Diamond Lake is rimmed by the Diamond Lake Loop, a paved road. You can access the Diamond Lake Loop via Route 138 (follow the signs for Diamond Lake Recreation Area). To get to Crater Lake National Park from Diamond Lake, take the Diamond Lake Loop to Route 138, then take Route 138 to the North Entrance Road. The North Entrance Road (also called State Highway 209) is a right turn off of Route 138.

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Outside the Park