Crater Lake Natural History Association

09/17/2026

Let's rise to the challenge! 🌟

The Friends of Crater Lake NP needs two passionate board members to join the team before September ends.

In these uncertain times, you have the power to make a lasting impact by enriching visitor experiences and preserving park wonders.

For more information, see the comment section below.

09/11/2026

Winter Volunteers Wanted!

Want to spend winter in one of the snowiest inhabited places on Earth? We're looking for full-time volunteers this winter to lead educational snowshoe walks, answer phone calls and emails, and help visitors experience the park's beauty. If you love snow, would like to live in the park, and are available for three months, follow these links! Housing is provided.

Apply for 11/19/2026 - 2/15/2027
https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000QsO6PYAV/volunteer-park-ranger-interpretation-early-winter

Apply for 1/29/2027 - 4/30/2027
https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000QsNThYAN/volunteer-park-ranger-interpretation-late-winter

NPS Photo
A mostly cloudy sky hovers over Crater Lake. Snow covers the rim, the caldera walls, Wizard Island, and several distant peaks.

07/03/2026

03/25/2026

New product alert!

We've got the Ranger Trek Park Ranger mini-backpack in stock!

12/02/2025

On this we invite you to support our endeavor of enhancing science and education at Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve.

Your contribution, whether it's $1.00 or $50.00, makes a difference in supporting park programs such as the Junior Ranger, Wildlife Surveys, Educational Outreach, and the Park Newspaper!

Thank you for supporting your Parks!

https://www.craterlakeoregon.org/group.asp?grp=113

Oregon Caves Natural History Association

11/25/2025

We've got a lot of wonderful products available for purchase on our website.

Free shipping for orders $30+

https://www.craterlakeoregon.org/group.asp

11/03/2025

We are waiving shipping fees for online purchases of $30 and over!

Visit us online at www.craterlakeoregon.org
Thank you for supporting your park!

10/09/2025

The North Entrance, East Rim and West Rim Drive are due to close for winter weather this Friday, 10/10/25. The West Entrance on Hwy. 62 will remain open.

The Road to the Rim is expected to remain open into next week to maintain access to the Crater Lake Lodge as they finish their operational season.

Please keep in mind, during the government shutdown, some services may be delayed or limited.
Recreate responsibly and don't forget to come prepared for winter.

You can Support Your Park online at

09/29/2025

"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏?”

Although 2025 boat tours have ended, you can still access the lake by hiking the Cleetwood Cove Trail, found off of the northern part of East Rim Drive. Do not let the length of the trail fool you: it is strenuous, dropping 700 feet in elevation in approximately a mile (though most visitors find the hike back UP the most difficult part). The trail will close November 1st at the latest, OR SOONER, depending on weather. Once the trail closes for the season, it is expected to remain closed for approximately three years for major renovations to the trail and waterfront.

2024 NPS photo by Kate Williams

[Photo of a warning falling rocks sign in the foreground with Crater Lake in the background, Cleetwood Cove Trail]

09/24/2025

All of East Rim Drive is now OPEN!

This year’s reconstruction area on East Rim Drive is now complete! Come visit and drive the full 33 miles of Rim Drive. Pinnacles Road and Phantom Ship Overlook are now accessible. Thank you for your patience, as that segment of road needed a serious makeover!

2023 NPS photo by Kate Williams

[Photo of pinnacles formations from the start of the Pinnacles Trail]