Crater Lake National Par

Crater Lake National Par

Crater Lake National Park


Location: Oregon
Size: 183,224 acres
Established: 1902

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, bird watching, nature walks, boat tours, wildlife viewing, stargazing, fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and auto touring.

General Information for Crater Lake


Park Vision - Crater Lake National Park
Information on Wizard Island, the Pinnacles, Crater Lake Rim, Mt. Scott, Sun Notch, and Rim Village. Describes the trails, animals, and vegetation of Crater Lake NP. Includes photos.

National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and history of Crater Lake National Park.


Pictures of Crater Lake National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
Presents a gallery of beautiful photos of Crater Lake National Park, both in the summer and the winter.

Crater Lake Photos
Images by Connie Hoong from the summer of 1995.


Wildlife and Nature at Crater Lake


Animals of Crater Lake National Park
Extensive data on the mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians of this park. Includes articles on the black bear, spotted owl, peregrine falcon, and elk.

Forests of Crater Lake National Park
Provides a checklist of vascular plant, descriptions of trees, and a list of endangered species found at Crater Lake NP. Includes several articles for professionals.

Nature Notes from Crater Lake National Park
Nature journal from 1928 through 2002 covers a wide array of topics.

Geology of Crater Lake NP
Discusses the geology of the Caldera, Mount Mazama, and the Lake. Includes illustrations.


History of Crater Lake National Park


Park History
Extensive resource on the history of Crater Lake National Park.

The Smith Brothers' Chronological History
of Crater Lake National Park

Detailed chronology includes important events and lake records from the 1920s through 1998. (For ease of navigation, use the "date" links at the bottom of page.)


Crater Lake Weather and Map