Crystal-clear waters, tons of activities, and a more intimate atmosphere—this spot offers a unique wilderness experience in the Cascade Mountains.

Crater Lake is one of the top10 deepest lakes in the world. It was previously a volcano, but following a massive eruption thousands of years ago, the mountain structure eventually collapsed and ...

Deepest lake in the U.S. to close to swimmers and boat tours for 2 years If you want to swim at Crater Lake National Park, visit before 2026 ...

Travel & Outdoors Crater Lake will be closed to these recreational activities for years after this summer Updated: Apr. 02, 2025, 9:52 a.m. | Published: Apr. 01, 2025, 1:31 p.m.

Crater Lake's famously pure water and a newt that calls the lake home are under threat from the explosion of an invasive crayfish, leading to potential action under the Endangered Species Act, the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crater Lake’s most popular trail and the only one that has access to the water will be closed to the public for up to three years for construction, beginning in 2026 ...

Crater Lake's famously pure water and a newt that calls the lake home are under threat from the explosion of an invasive crayfish, leading to potential action under the Endangered Species Act, the ...

Crater Lake National Park's Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access point to the lake, will close in 2026 for a construction project. The closure is expected to last for at least two years ...

Of the five deepest lakes in the U.S., Lake Tahoe comes closest to Crater Lake at 1,645 feet deep - 300 feet shallower than Crater. Here's how the other lakes compare: No. 1 Crater Lake: 1,943 ...

Crater Lake is a lot of things. It is considered one of the most beautiful, most Instagrammable national parks in the country. It’s one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. And it’s a great place ...

Since he started at Crater Lake in January, Kevin Heatley has seen Crater Lake’s permanent workforce cut in half, and onboarding seasonal staff was delayed by a month. "Things are not OK," he said.

Construction will begin in 2026 and will continue through the 2027 and 2028 summer seasons, according to the NPS. View of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, July 2, 2020.