Crater Lake National Park
P.O. Box 7
Crater Lake, OR 97604
Telephone: (541) 594-3100

Web site: www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm
E-mail: CRLA_Information_Requests@nps.gov

Visitor Centers

Rim Village Visitor Center: The Rim Visitor Center is located at Rim Village, approximately 200 meters east of the Gift Shop and Cafeteria. Perched on the rim of the caldera, the center offers backcountry permits, books, maps and other educational materials. Late June through Labor Day hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Early June and September, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The cafeteria and gift shop at Rim Village are open summers from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and winters from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Mazama Village Store is open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Steel Information Center: The Steel Center at park headquarters in Munson Valley is open every day except Christmas from 9 am to 5 p.m. A park ranger is on duty to assist with information, weather forecasts, backcountry camping permits, ski route advisories, and safety tips. A 20 minute film The Crater Lake Story describes the formation of Crater Lake through a story passed down by Native Americans of this area. It is shown throughout the day in the auditorium. For more information, the Steel Information Center may be contacted at (541) 594-2211 extension 402.

Books, maps, posters, postcards, and educational materials are available for purchase here from the Crater Lake Natural History Association. The Steel Center has public restrooms and is fully accessible. A post office is also located in this building, open summers Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Winter hours: 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. daily.

Sinnott Memorial Overlook and Museum: Built in 1930 and 1931, the Sinnott Memorial Overlook is located below the caldera rim at Rim Village. A short but steep path begins near the Rim Visitor Center. The Overlook and its accompanying museum are available to visitors as staff is available.

Exhibits focus on the history of research on the lake and the geologic history of historic Mt. Mazama. Ranger talks relating the formation of Crater Lake are given from the Overlook daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m from June 26 through September 5.

Directions & Services

From the North: From Roseburg - Route 138 east to the park's north entrance. From Bend - Route 97 south to route 138 west to the park's north entrance. (The park's north entrance is typically closed for the winter season from mid-October to mid-June.)

From the South: From Medford - Route 62 north and east to the park's west entrance. From Klamath Falls - Route 97 north to route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance.

Automotive Needs: Unleaded gasoline, oil, and some basic automotive needs are available at the Mazama Village Store. Regular and Diesel fuels are not available. There are no mechanics available in the park. Tow services come from Chemult or Prospect, Oregon.

Mazama Village Store: The store is located at the Annie Springs Entrance near the junction with Route 62. Convenience store items, a coin operated laundry, and shower facilities are available. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from June 10 through September 11, then 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through October 30.