This summer will be the last chance to swim or take a boat tour in the waters of Crater Lake for an extended period.

No, despite some headlines in newspapers and online sites, Crater Lake National Park is not “closing” in 2026.

Those wanting to recreate in the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for two ...

At Crater Lake National Park, thousands of people hike down to the lake every year to swim in the shallows and dive from a 35-foot cliff face into the clear blue depths. They do this despite an ...

Crater Lake’s visitor numbers continued to fall in 2024, with the Oregon national park posting its lowest annual count in more than a decade. The remote park, famous for its blue-hued caldera lake, ...

Several other trails and roads within the park are also closed due to recent wildfire damage. Hopeful visitors to Oregon's Crater Lake National Park may want to reconsider their upcoming summer ...

“The park is planning on starting construction in 2026,” a news release from Crater Lake National Park says. “Due to the extent work to be completed and short construction seasons, trail ...