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Bookmark or Share- Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)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.
- Plan Your Visit - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)There are two very distinct seasons at Crater Lake National Park, winter and summer, but the months in between—May, June, and October—offer a quieter, less hectic experience. In 2016, more than 750,000 people visited Crater Lake National Park, mostly between July and mid-September.
- Webcams - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)The park has three webcams, which you can view below. Also, check out our gallery of interesting images captured by the Crater Lake Webcam in the past. If you spot something noteworthy on any of our webcams, let us know! Right-click on the image to save it, then send it to craterlake@nps.gov.
- Things to Do - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)Ninety miles of trails meander through diverse forests, and rise to peaks with views of the lake. The historic 33-mile Rim Drive circles Crater Lake with views from 30 overlooks. Opportunities to photograph landscapes, the lake, and wildflowers are countless.
- Frequently Asked Questions - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National ...about the Lake How deep is Crater Lake? Crater Lake is 1,943 feet deep. It’s the deepest lake in the United States and the deepest volcanic lake in the world. Where does the water come from? Rain and snow. No rivers or streams feed into the lake.
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