Crater Lake

Study: National Parks Bring Over $38 million to Southern Oregon Economy

By Jim McCoy Wed 27th February News Crater Lake Oregon Caves tourism

According to a just-released study, Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Caves brought in over $38 million dollars in 2011. According to the study conducted by Michigan State University, almost two-thirds of the money was spent on food and lodging.Read More »

Snow At Crater Lake

By Jim McCoy Tue 23rd October News Crater Lake weather

Early snow at Crater Lake has closed Rim Drive and the North Entrance to the park. Park superintendent Craig Ackerman says as of Tuesday morning about 16 inches of snow have fallen since the storm blew in Sunday.Read More »

Crater Lake Now Closed To Scuba Diving

By Jim McCoy Wed 29th August News Crater Lake

National park officials have temporarily closed Crater Lake to scuba diving over the threat of invasive species. Park officials announced Wednesday that the closure will remain in effect while they develop rules to be sure that microscopic species, such as quagga mussels, spiny water fleas and viruses, don't hitchhike into the pristine lake waters on diving gear.
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Crater Lake Rim Drive opens for the season

By Steve Best Tue 26th July Mornings on theDove News Crater Lake

There’s some good news for those wanting to experience everything that Crater Lake has to offer. Steve Best has the details:
Crater Lake National Park has announced that the entire 33-mile rim drive around the lake is now open for the season. Also open are all facilities and services including the 16-site Lost Creek campground.Read More »