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Recreation Region: Eagle Lake Ranger District

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.

General Information

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

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Interagency passes accepted and can be purchased at Eagle Lake Ranger District (530)257-4188. Interagency senior and access passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites only. *The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*

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

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.626958

Longitude: -121.062117

Elevation

6800 feet

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Hand pumped water available.

Last updated September 3rd, 2025