A total of 527,259 people visited the park in 2022, according to National Park Service data, a 19% decrease from 2021 and a 30% decrease from 2016, when a record 756,344 people visited the beautiful blue-hued lake in southern Oregon. Last year's annual visitor count is the smallest since 2013.
Which entrance is best for Crater Lake?
There are three ways into Crater Lake National Park, the most convenient being from the west and south on Ore.
How long does it take to drive through Crater Lake National Park?
Allow a minimum of two hours (including sight-seeing stops) to circumnavigate the lake by car or motorcycle, and longer if you are driving a larger vehicle or towing.
What time should you get to Crater Lake?
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