Crater Lake is a sublime experience. If you have the time, allow around two days there, because the weather may surprise you! We arrived in brilliant sunshine with a mountain-top gale one day and then snow for two days. The experience of staying at Crater Lake Lodge is not to be missed: the Grand Hall with its huge fireplace is... more

Quite often you read or hear about how bad the mosquitos are at Crater Lake. All of the people who say that have one thing in common: They were there in early-to-mid-summer. We were there the last week of Aug. and had near-perfect weather and no mosquitos, although we did miss the peak of the wildflower show, so there is... more

Crater Lake is best to visit during late spring/early summer time when snow can still be seen at the crater and the road around the crater is completely open. The view of the lake is especially gorgeous during sunny day with just the right amount of clouds. Don't miss the trail that leads down to the lake - the water... more

Place will take your breath away. We were short on time, went in the North Entrance and turned left and went to the first stop. Took a ton of pix. Locals told us that spot is one of three of the best on the lake. Told us to go back past north entrance and the other direction to see Wizard... more

Spectacular crater rim vistas!!! Fantastic boat ride on the lake!!!! Beware the mosquitos while waiting for tickets to the boat ride and during the hike down the rim to the lake. Almost unbearable during the July 4th weekend!!! Take sturdy shoes for the hike and the visit to Wizard Island. more

we visited in july, great place, cool views. go with family, or go alone. boat rides. great palces around more

Over a decade ago my wife and I drove to Crater Lake because we had heard so much about it. Fog covered the entire thing and we mostly saw the visitors center. This July we went again and this time it was spectacular! Clear skies, iridescent blue water, and a very clear description of what created this gorgeous site in... more

There are many good reviews posted here. Instead of going over the same points in detail, I will sum up. 1. Crater Lake is beautiful and you cannot believe how the blue water is. It's worth the trip. 2. Check the National Park site for road closures before coming. Snow remains around the lake a good portion of the year.... more

Oh my goodness! This place just took my breath away. The water doesn't look real at all. It looks like the lake was painted on. It is so blue and just so beautiful. My first thougt was "majestic" and indeed it was. It was worth the two-hour windy road of getting up there. This is something to see if you... more