National Park · OR
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake is quietest in January and February and busiest in July.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Crater Lake
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Clear | 70°F | 53°F | 0% |
| Sat 11 | Overcast | 66°F | 48°F | 1% |
| Sun 12 | Overcast | 76°F | 52°F | 0% |
| Mon 13 | Overcast | 78°F | 55°F | 4% |
| Tue 14 | Overcast | 76°F | 51°F | 12% |
| Wed 15 | Clear | 76°F | 50°F | 5% |
| Thu 16 | Clear | 82°F | 49°F | 3% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F | 20°F | 10.1" |
| February | 34°F | 19°F | 7.5" |
| March | 36°F | 20°F | 7.8" |
| April | 40°F | 23°F | 6.2" |
| May | 49°F | 29°F | 3.6" |
| June | 57°F | 34°F | 2.3" |
| July | 69°F | 41°F | 0.8" |
| August | 69°F | 42°F | 0.8" |
| September | 63°F | 37°F | 1.9" |
| October | 51°F | 30°F | 4.8" |
| November | 38°F | 23°F | 9.6" |
| December | 33°F | 19°F | 11.3" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CRATER LAKE NPS HQ, OR US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $30 — This is the summer entrance fee and is charged from mid-May through the end of October. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Good for 7 days.
- Hours
- Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some roads, trails, and facilities, however, are closed seasonally due to snow. North Entrance Road, and West and East Rim Drives close for the season on November 1 (or earlier if there is significant snowfall). Crews begin removing snow from these roads in April, but opening dates vary. The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive tend to open in early June. The East Rim Drive typically opens in early July.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Roads May Be Icy - Please Use Caution!
Even though the sun is shining, the open roads in the park may still have icy patches, especially in the mornings and evenings when the temperatures drop. Please drive with caution.
- Park Closure
Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
The Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for construction. This critical project will fully rehabilitate the trail and marina to ensure safe access to the lake, provide a much-improved visitor experience, and protect the environment.
Details on nps.gov → - Park Closure
East Rim Drive is CLOSED from Park Headquarters to Phantom Ship Overlook
East Rim Drive is currently CLOSED to all public access from Park Headquarters to Phantom Ship Overlook for road construction. West Rim Drive, North Entrance Road, East Rim Drive from North Junction to Phantom Ship Overlook, Cloudcap Road, and Pinnacles Road are now OPEN for travel.
Source: NPS Data API