Crater Lake

in Lassen National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Crater Lake

Campground located 7 miles off highway 44. Motor homes and large trailers not recommended due to rough steep road. There are 17 sites at lake, each site has a fire ring and table. Hand pumped water, vault toilets. Fly fishing, canoeing, and float tubing are favorites at Crater Lake. Fall season check out the display of colors our aspen stands contribute to the tranquility of the area. No gas motors on lake.

Before you go

Season

June – October

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

$10.00 a night. $5.00 with Interagency pass.

Hours

Remains open each year until snow makes it impassable. Not maintained during winter months.

Restrictions

No gas motors on lake. Quiet time is 10PM - 8AM. Check in is 1PM and check out is 12PM.

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.