Lodging & Camping At Crater Lake

Crater Lake National Park offers two choices of brick-and-mortar-type lodging. For those of you wishing to pitch a tent and sleep beneath the stars, there is also one campground in the park.

Lodging

For in-park lodging choices, you have the historic Crater Lake Lodge perched on the caldera rim, and the Cabins at Mazama Village (541-314-9777), 7 miles (11.2 kilometers) south of Crater Lake Lodge and close to the park’s South Entrance. Both are operated by the hospitality company ExplorUS as of April 2024 and extending through 2030.

Opened in 1915, Crater Lake Lodge (open May 15-October 13, 2026) offers 71 rooms (including 6 accessible rooms), ranging from standard lodge rooms, to deluxe rooms with a lake view, to cozy loft rooms with partial lake views. These rooms offer a choice of 1 king, 1 queen, or 2 queen beds and private bathrooms. None of the rooms have air conditioning, but they do have oscillating fans. No mention is made on their site as to whether they offer in-room coffee makers, microwaves, or mini fridges, although one room photo seen on the lodge's website shows a single-serve pod-type coffee maker. Depending upon the season, prices range from $302 to $409+ per night, not including taxes. For more information, call 541-314-9777. To make reservations, you must book online. These rooms sell out fast, so make your reservations long ahead of your arrival.

The Cabins at Mazama Lodge offer a less-expensive lodging experience in the form of 10 cabin buildings built as fourplexes (4 separate accommodations per building). Each standard cabin accommodation has 2 queen beds with a private bath and shower. There are two ADA accessible cabin accommodations with 1 queen bed and a private bath. These cabin complexes nestled among lodgepole pines are right next to Mazama Village and 7 miles (11.2 km) south of the crater rim. The cabins have their own registration check-in desk. There are no 2026 season operating dates listed yet. Cost is $200 per night, not including taxes, and these cabins fill quickly.

The decor is a bit on the dark side and the furnishings are dated. No cooking is allowed in any of the rooms. Pets are not allowed with the exception of service animals.

Crater Lake Lodge rooms and Mazama Cabins are hard to come by and regularly sell out. You’ll need to make your reservations months – even a year - ahead of your park visit if you want to snag a room or cabin for a night or two in the park.

Camping

Mazama Campground next to Mazama Village and about 7 miles (11.2 km) south of the caldera rim, offers 214 campsites (121 tent-only; 75 RV-only), including 7 ADA accessible sites. Maximum RV/trailer length is 50/35 feet (15 / 10.67 meters). May 22-June 30, 2026, sites are first-come, first-served. July 1-October 1, 2026, reservations are required through recreation.gov.

Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Flush toilets, coin-operated showers, and potable water are seasonal. There is also a camp store and laundry, both also seasonal.

Tent Sites/Walk-in Campsite: $38.00
RV – No Hookups: $38.00
RV – Electricity: $50.00
RV – Full Hookups: $59.00
Walk-in Hiker Group Campsite: $5.00

There is one area of the campground reserved for PCT hikers and bicyclists. A space in these sites may be obtained on the day of arrival and not before.

Senior/Access passholders receive a 50 percent discount on all sites (except the PCT/bicyclist walk-in sites). The Senior Pass or Access Pass must be presented to campground staff upon arrival to receive the discount on camping fees. The pass used should match the name of the primary occupant for the reservation. A single pass cannot be used for multiple reservations within the same time period. If a pass is invalid upon check-in, or used for two or more reservations at once, then the discounted amount will be charged to the customer during check-in.

There is an additional person charge of $3.50 per night applying to those 18 years and up.

In addition to the lodging and camping offered within the park, there are other overnight options within 35 miles (56.3 kilometers) of the park, not including bed & breakfast establishments or vacation rentals.

Backcountry Camping

Feel like really getting away from it all? Over 95 percent of the park is designated wilderness, and while there is no camping in the summer within a view of the lake, there are forests and volcanic landscapes to explore. For summer backpacking, Crater Lake has designated campsites, dispersed camping, and trip ideas for backpackers.

Winter backcountry camping is a little different than in the summer, with its own set of seasonal hazards. If you are interested in winter backcountry camping, you'll want to see this page regarding winter backcountry regulations, permits, FAQs, and weather.

Fun Fact: Did you know 33 miles (53 kilometers) of Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), runs through Crater Lake National Park? This gives through-hikers the chance to view the lake's beauty and it gives others a chance to hike a portion of the PCT.