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 ...

The remote park, famous for its blue-hued caldera lake, has seen a steady decline in visitors since 2016, when a record ...

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 ...

The National Park Service announced that the only permitted access to Crater lake, the Cleetwood Trail, will be closed ...

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

“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 ...