About Crater Lake Lodge
The Crater Lake Lodge, built in 1915 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2012 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. A grand northwest lodge, the historic 71-guestroom Crater Lake Lodge originally opened in 1915 on the edge of one of the country's crown jewels-Crater Lake. No place else on earth combines a deep pure lake, sheer surrounding cliffs almost 2,000 feet high, a picturesque island, and a tumultuous volcanic past. A sense of awe comes over guests as they enter through the main entrance and view the majestic fireplace in the Great Hall. Here, guests can immerse themselves in the history that surrounds them by visiting the Exhibit Room. The Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room overlooks the lake and serves the finest northwest regional cuisine. Crater Lake Lodge is open from late-May through mid-October.For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
In Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain Range. 100 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 110 miles from the California border on I-5, and halfway between Bend to the north and Klamath Falls to the south on Highway 97. Rogue Valley Int'l-Medford Airport: 83 miles, 1 hour, 56 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information or make a reservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Crater Lake Lodge
Heading to Crater Lake Lodge? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Crater Lake Lodge?
No central reservation system listed for Crater Lake Lodge. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231800) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Crater Lake Lodge?
In Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain Range. 100 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 110 miles from the California border on I-5, and halfway between Bend to the north and Klamath Falls to the south on Highway 97. Rogue Valley Int'l-Medford Airport: 83 miles, 1 hour, 56 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information or make a reservation.
How do I contact Crater Lake Lodge?
You can reach the park at phone: +1 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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