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Crater Lake National Park News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Crater Lake National Park - News section for more.

  • Fire Restrictions Lifted in Crater Lake National Park

    September 6, 2023 | 4:54 pm

    The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from extreme to high due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Effective September 7, 2023 at 00:01 am, Crater Lake National Park will rescind the fire ban implemented on July 28, 2023 To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the following regulatory provisions apply to fires within Crater Lake National Park.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Crater Lake National Park Implements Fire Ban for 2023

    July 26, 2023 | 3:22 pm

    With the increase in fire danger in southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park will go into a full fire ban. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the following fire ban will be implemented effective at 00:01 AM on Friday July 28, 2023.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Historic East Rim Drive to Undergo Major Rehabilitation

    July 11, 2023 | 3:32 pm

    The scenic drive around the country’s deepest lake will be safer and smoother because of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. An approximately $56 million dollar project, scheduled to start in Crater Lake National Park this summer, will improve about 19 miles of East Rim Drive and a portion of the Cloudcap Spur Road.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Crater Lake National Park to Move to Cashless Fee Collection Beginning January 1, 2023

    December 29, 2022 | 10:02 am

    Beginning January 1, 2023, Crater Lake National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees. Acceptable payment forms include credit and debit cards as well payment apps on mobile devices.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walks Begin for the 2022/2023 Winter Season

    December 19, 2022 | 2:33 pm

    Crater Lake National Park staff is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks have begun for the 2022-2023 winter season. The walks take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays, from December 17 through April 30. They will also be offered daily from December 17 through January 2 and from March 25 through April 1. Snowshoes are provided free of charge and no previous snowshoeing experience is necessary.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Crater Lake, Lava Beds, Lassen Volcanic and Whiskeytown Enter into Agreement for Annual Passes

    December 16, 2022 | 10:08 am

    Due to overwhelming public support, Crater Lake National Park, in conjunction with Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, will be implementing an agreement to honor each other’s annual passes beginning January 1, 2023. This will allow visitors to access all four parks through the purchase of a single annual pass at one of the four parks.

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  • Winter Fees and Road Closures

    October 24, 2022 | 3:56 pm

    Rim Drive and North Entrance Road are now CLOSED for the season. The road from Rim Village to Discovery Point Overlook (approximately 1 mile) will remain OPEN if conditions permit until November 1st. Winter fees are also now in effect. Highway 62 through the park and the road to Rim Village remain OPEN as does the park.

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  • Crater Lake National Park Plans Prescribed Burns for Fall 2022

    October 3, 2022 | 10:22 am

    Crater Lake National Park Fire Management staff are preparing to implement three prescribed fire projects in the park this fall.

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  • Pile Burning and Prescribed Fire at Crater Lake National Park

    April 4, 2022 | 11:00 am

    Prescribed fire season has arrived at Crater Lake National Park and the park will be applying prescribed fire to the landscape in preparation for the upcoming fire season, including hand thinning of small trees and brush and pile burning this material.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Park Seeking Public Comment On Cleetwood Trail and Marina Rehabilitation

    January 18, 2022 | 6:04 pm

    The National Service is proposing to rehabilitate the 1.1-mile Cleetwood Cove Trail and lakeside marina facilities. This trail is the most heavily used trail in the Crater Lake National Park and the only permitted access to the lakeshore.

    Read more at nps.gov