North Entrance Road, East & most of West Rim Drives remain CLOSED with deep snow. The road from Rim Village to Discovery Point is now open for vehicles. Most roads will not reopen until mid to late June or July 2025. Hwy 62 & Munson Valley Rd are open.
West Rim Drive Beyond Discovery Point Temporarily CLOSED to Skiers and Snowshoers, 5/12-16/25
West Rim Drive from Discovery Point north is CLOSED to skiers, snowshoers, and hikers from 6:00 AM Monday, 5/12 through 12:00 PM Friday, 5/16. This is to allow plow operators to work safely on a very challenging section of West Rim Drive.
The Bald Crater Loop, Bert Creek and Boundary Springs Trails are closed until further notice due to potentially hazardous conditions created by the Middle Fork Fire. The Pacific Crest Trail through the park is now completely open for hikers. More
The park stores in every visitor center, are operated by Crater Lake Natural History Association, an official non-profit partner of the National Park Service, dedicated to supporting Crater Lake National Park. Your purchases, memberships, and contributions fund Junior Ranger activities, education, and scientific park research. See what all they have to offer.
Rim Visitor Center
Views of the lake are prominent and accessible from Rim Visitor Center. It is located at the historic Kiser Studio in Rim Village. Outdoor exhibits at the near-by Sinnott Memorial Overlook are open when the ice melts from the walkway in June until mid-October. Get your passport stamp when the visitor center is open. Rim Visitor Center is usually open seven days a week in summer.
Physical Address
Crater Lake National Park Rim Village Crater Lake , OR97604
Mailing Address
Crater Lake National Park PO Box 7 Crater Lake, OR97604
Rim Visitor Center* is in Rim Village, 7 miles north of Highway 62 from Annie Springs Entrance Station or 14 miles south of the North Entrance** via West Rim Drive. Angle-in parking with additional parking in the picnic area. Large vehicles use the dedicated parking area at the entrance to Rim Village or near-by pullouts.
*There is no physical address for the Rim Visitor Center.
**North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive are closed from November 1 or the first significant snowfall to generally mid-June.
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Current Hours (Closed in Autumn, Winter, and Spring )
September 26–June 16
Every Day:Closed
Open/close dates are different each year depending on snow amounts, snow removal, and safe access for visitors. The opening date is generally late May. Closing happens late September. Check the Current Conditions page of the website for dates.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Rim Visitor Center opens in early June and closes in late September.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Closed in Autumn, Winter, and Spring
September 26–June 16
Every Day:Closed
Open/close dates are different each year depending on snow amounts, snow removal, and safe access for visitors. The opening date is generally late May. Closing happens late September. Check the Current Conditions page of the website for dates.
Built as a studio in 1921 for park photographer Fred Kiser, this historic building now houses the Rim Visitor Center and Crater Lake Natural History Association Park Store. NPS photo
The stone wall defining the Rim Village Promenade, curves behind the Rim Visitor Center where visitors pause for the views. NPS photo/Mimi Gorman
Rim Village roads and significant buildings NPS photo
Visitors peruse a variety of books and gifts on shelves in the Rim Visitor Center. Come take a look around. NPS photo
A Junior Ranger Activity presented during the summer at Rim Visitor Center explores art and its relationship to the park. Children are designing postcards. This and other activities are funded by the Crater Lake Natural History Association. NPS photo
Steel Information Center
Steel Information Center has reopened after a major structural renovation to stabilize the building against seismic and excessive snow load forces. The historic integrity of this former ranger dormitory, now known as the Steel Information Center, remains while accessibility and safety have been increased for all visitors and staff. The building received get new electric wiring, IT cabling, plumbing, heating, and an updated interior building layout.
Physical Address
Crater Lake National Park 1 Sager Building Highway 62 Crater Lake , OR97604
Mailing Address
Crater Lake National Park PO Box 7 Crater Lake , OR97604
Steel Visitor Center is located at park headquarters, 4 miles north of Highway 62 and 3 miles south of Rim Village on Munson Valley Road (sometimes shown on maps as Volcanic Scenic Byway). Turn into park headquarters at the only blinking 3-way stop sign in the park. During summer, there are two accessible parking spaces in front of the flagpole, and drop-off space next to the winter-access snow tunnel on the right side of the visitor center.
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Steel Visitor Center is now open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
January 13, 2025
January 13–January 13
Every Day:Closed
Temporarily CLOSED on January 13th. Will reopen on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
Winter Hours
November 1–April 20
Every Day:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Steel Information Center hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM from early November through late April/early May each year. Exact dates will be updated when available.
The snow has melted, icicles no loner hang from the roof, the flag is flying, and the front door to the visitor center is open for summer visitors. NPS photo
The visitor center and park store are located inside a historic building originally designed as ranger housing. NPS photo
Steel Visitor Center must be closed because usually park rangers and park store staff are standing by to greet and assist visitors. NPS photo
Even before the official start of winter, snow begins to accumulate and icicles grow longer with each drip. NPS photo/Mimi Gorman
Winter Access to Steel Visitor Center is through a snow tunnel that gets covered by snow. NPS photo
Steel visitor center is often unrecognizable in winter as snow levels reach the second story, with only the chimney exposed.. NPS photo
Last updated: March 29, 2024
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Mailing Address:
Crater Lake National Park
PO Box 7
Crater Lake,
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97604
