North Entrance Station in Crater Lake National Park

North Entrance Station

The North Entrance Station provides access to the park from Route 138 and Route 230.

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North Entrance Station Details

The North Entrance Station provides access to the park from Route 138 and Route 230, the roads that travel east-west above the park's northern border. Buy your entrance pass ($15 per vehicle) at the North Entrance Station, just past the intersection with Route 138, then drive roughly nine miles to North Junction, where North Entrance Road meets Rim Drive. From here, you can drive either west or east along Rim Drive.

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Nearby Parks Around North Entrance Station

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Olympic

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Nearby Points of Interest Around North Entrance Station

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond North Entrance Station while the map context is still fresh.

5.3 mi away

Boundary Springs Trail

This 2.5-mile hike is relatively flat and travels out to the headwaters of the Rogue River.

7.0 mi away

Cleetwood Cove Trail

The Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only legal and safe way of accessing the Crater Lake shoreline.

7.0 mi away

Cleetwood Cove Trail

The Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only legal and safe way of accessing the Crater Lake shoreline.

7.1 mi away

Diamond Lake, Ore.

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

8.0 mi away

Merriam Point

Coming from the North Entrance Station, Merriam Point is considered a good first stop to view the lake.