Crater Lake National Park

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A view of Crater Lake and Wizard Island — Looking at Crater Lake and Wizard Island from Discovery PointPhoto: NPS Photo

Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.

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a view of Phantom Ship and Chaski Bay — A view from Garfield Peak along the rim of Crater LakePhoto: NPS Photo

a view of Crater Lake from the lakeshore — A view across Crater Lake from the lakeshorePhoto: NPS Photot

Crater Lake as seen from the summit of Mt. Scott — A view of the caldera from Mt. Scott, the highest point in Crater Lake National ParkPhoto: NPS Photo

water flowing over Vidae Falls — Water flowing over Vidae FallsPhoto: NPS Photo

wildflowers on Wizard Island — Wildflowers along the Wizard Island Summit TrailPhoto: NPS Photo

A view of Crater Lake in the winterPhoto: NPS Photo

Clouds in the Crater Lake CalderaPhoto: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.