Crater Lake · July
Crater Lake in July
July is the busiest time to visit Crater Lake — busier than June, busier than August.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 100% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
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
Visitation
Typical July visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
July weather
- Avg high
- 69°F
- Avg low
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 0.8"
- Sunrise
- 4:43 AM
- Sunset
- 7:45 PM
- Daylight
- 15h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CRATER LAKE NPS HQ, OR US
This week
7-day forecast for Crater Lake
| 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 | 6% |
| Tue 14 | Overcast | 76°F | 51°F | 18% |
| Wed 15 | Clear | 76°F | 50°F | 2% |
| Thu 16 | Clear | 82°F | 49°F | 2% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Crater Lake in July: access
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.
Seasonal closures may apply:
- 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
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
Context
Crater Lake crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in July
FAQ
Crater Lake in July
How busy is Crater Lake in July?
July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Crater Lake National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 162,630.
What is the weather like at Crater Lake in July?
In July, Crater Lake averages a high of 69°F and a low of 41°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.