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Oregon’s Crater Lake is a spectacular place that contains the purest water on Earth. For generations, it has inspired wonder in families, artists, and scientists alike.
The Crater Lake National Park Trust is a charitable nonprofit organization that helps to protect, promote, and enhance Crater Lake National Park, its unique water purity, and its value for human inspiration and knowledge.
We encourage you to explore, to discover, and to share your stories.
This live view of Crater Lake refreshes every 15 minutes.
Entire Rim Drive now OPEN
Cleetwood Trail is now OPEN;
boats due to start Thursday, July 2.
OPEN Visitor Facilities
CLOSED Visitor Facilities
Current Road Status
Trail Status