Crater Lake National Park, OR is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Crater Lake National Park campgrounds just for you. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Crater Lake National Park and user-submitted reviews.
"Great spot near Crater Lake National Park. Head down the hill to more remote tent sites."
"Great free spot literally less than a mile outside crater lake national park. Fire pits, toilets, big parking lot that easily would accommodate large rigs."
$11 - $14 / night
"Day 2 - Pacific North Quest (Crater Lake) 🏞
After sleeping in our cars at the bottom of Lassen Peak, we were excited to find this tucked away and relaxing spot just off of the road before Crater"
"The camp grounds are small and you are very close to your fellow campers HOWEVER if you head out of the park after a day of playing and taking in the sights there are forest roads all over!"
$16 - $27 / night
"Bikes and Boat Rentals nearby as well as a small general store and restaurant.
Short drive to Crater Lake National Park.
Note: I recommend getting a site near the water if you can."
"We stayed at K035 which was an awesome site right off the lake. We had a great view of Mt. Bailey, and also access to the lake from our site."
"Close to the north entrance to Crater Lake National Park. It can be a little tricky to find off the forest road but worth the search. Only drawback was that it is a fairly popular spot."
"Stayed here for 3 nights while visiting Crater Lake NP and it was the perfect basecamp.
Easy access to the Forest Road off 138 with lots of open camp spots."
"The park is close to Crater Lake National Park anout 10ish miles down hwy 62. Nice pretty spot that is easy to get to. No hookups and no water available do be sure to bring it."
"1,000 Springs Sno-park
We hiked to this spot from Union Creek Trail about a week before staying here.
Right off of Crater Lake Highway. There looks to be about 3 or possibly 4 spots to camp."
$10 / night
"Very nice uncrowded site with access to the more famous Collier State park nearby via hike or drive. Super cheap National Forest service land ($10 per night). Pit toilets, fire pits, picnic tables."
"Just off Highway 97, about 30 miles from the entrance to Crater Lake National Park, you'll come to a wooden sign pointing to two campgrounds."
"Going to Crater Lake National Park has been one of my goals and I finally made it there. I’ve seen pictures but to see it for my self was magical. We enjoyed lunch at the gift shop."
"I planned an Oregon adventure with my family, traveling over three weeks and camping everywhere. But we just couldn’t resist."
"Relaxing and great for dogs"
"Close by to all the crater lake hikes. Even got 3 bar TMobile 5g at the site a mile or so up the road on the left"
$36 / night
"Nice classic Oregon state park with all the requisite facilities of electric hook-ups, RV dump station, ranger programs. Amphitheater and showers."
"Great rivers close by, nice hiking trails. Restrooms open and clean. Quiet during weekdays."
"The campsites are next to a creek. It almost too good to be true. The road was great!"
"Its secluded but pretty close to HWY 97, which is nice! There was a vault toilet there, but no other facilities so make sure to bring enough water, wipes, the whole 9 yards!"
GuideIt's a clean and large campground with flush toilet. It got some fun hiking trails around it. And it's 15 mins drive away from crater lake national park.
GuideCampsites are nestled among large pines. Your site may not see much sun but the trees add their own warmth.
The campground is not far from Crater Lake National Park, about 25 miles so it is conveniently located to visit the Park.
Nice, fairly new restrooms and showers. The campsites for the most part have good separation.
We ate at the pizza/brewery place across the road and it was great.
ScoutWe stayed for one week in site#23 with 50-amp electric service and water. Only the middle row of the park has full hookups, although the park has been making improvements since the current owners took over a couple of years ago. The manager and camp hosts are terrific! Very welcoming and very friendly. Most of the sites are small. There are a couple of sites that are a little bit bigger, especially those sites facing East. Site#11 is the best, in my opinion, as your patio would be right on the river! Aside from the size of the small site, the only downer for us is there weren't a lot of places to walk our dog without driving somewhere and no enclosed dog area. Otherwise, the park is dog-friendly. Plus, you and your dog can swim in the Williamson River that is there onsite. Cell signals from AT&T and Verizon provided enough connectivity for us to work during the week. AT&T, in particular, had a very good and strong signal. As the park is only about 40 minutes from Crater Lake National Park's South Entrance.
LegendThis is a great campground only about 45 minutes from Crater Lake National Park. It is a very large campground with spots on the river, sunny spots, spots with rock fireplaces, very large spots, a wide range of spots to choose from. There was heavy smoke from nearby forest fires and fires from California that caused a lot of people to not visit the campground, making it very quiet and relaxing for those of us who did visit. Due to the smoke, I did not visit any of the nearby hiking spots but did take a photo posted on the information board. However the park is so large with many roads and paths that just walking around the park was great. There were also several people and kids riding their bikes around, I definitely recommend bringing bikes. The small village of Union Creek at the entrance had a couple restaurants, a food truck, a general store, an ice cream shoppe, and another campground. The general store sold bundles of wood for a couple bucks cheaper then the Campground Host, and the Huckleberry ice cream at the shoppe was a perfect summer treat.
I was in spot 78. It was a large spot with the river running about 200 yards behind it. There was enough room for several tents. The path to the river, led right to a private sand bar in a slow moving part of the river. Great for families. The bathroom was also fairly close to the spot.
The cons for this spot, the water and trash were very far away. If you were filling up anything more then a water bottle you would have to drive to fill up on water. There were also only a couple locations that had trash bins making it possible to walk to, but again if you had a large amount of trash or leaking trash bag you would have to drive.
Overall I highly recommend this campground, especially the spots near 78.
LegendBeautiful Ponderosa pine setting. Very nice uncrowded site with access to the more famous Collier State park nearby via hike or drive. Super cheap National Forest service land ($10 per night). Pit toilets, fire pits, picnic tables. Wonderful alternative to the Collier State Park next door.
Great location as it's near the doorstep to Crater Lake National Park. Also not very far away from Klamath Falls.
GuideFree and beautiful! Great spot near Crater Lake National Park. Head down the hill to more remote tent sites.
LegendI assume the scenery is wonderful, however on our visit it was smoky from nearby forest fires and had limited visibility. Crater Lake National Park is only a 15 mile drive away and Diamond Lake resort nearby has a marina, restaurant, and general store. The lakeside sites are the ones to get, but most sites are large and private. Clean toilets and drinking water are conveniently located throughout the campground. A bike trail leads along the lake and up into the surrounding hills. The lake offers good swimming and fishing, and boat ramps are nearby.
Scoutcamping was good. the lake is close to most of the camp sites so it is easy to go kayaking. Crater Lake National Park is only about a 20 minutes drive...the only thing bring bug spray
TravelerThis is one of my wife's fav wilderness spots. Great views. Great sights. Gorgeous evening skies. Close to the north entrance to Crater Lake National Park. It can be a little tricky to find off the forest road but worth the search. Only drawback was that it is a fairly popular spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed in Crater Lake National Park?
Dogs are allowed in Crater Lake National Park but with significant restrictions. They must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are only permitted in developed areas like campgrounds, parking lots, and picnic areas. Dogs are not allowed on hiking trails, in the backcountry, or on the beaches. At Crater Lake Lodge, pets are not permitted inside the building. Always clean up after your pet, bring plenty of water, and never leave them unattended in vehicles, especially during warmer months. These restrictions help protect wildlife, prevent conflicts with other visitors, and maintain the natural ecosystem.
What pet-friendly accommodations are available near Crater Lake National Park?
Several pet-friendly accommodations surround Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake RV Park offers shaded sites among large pines about 25 miles from the park, with nice restrooms and showers. Waterwheel RV Park & Campground provides electric and water hookups with friendly management. For those seeking alternatives, Williamson River Campground offers a beautiful Ponderosa pine setting at an affordable $10 per night with basic amenities. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed and never left unattended. Call ahead to confirm current pet policies and any associated pet fees, as these may change seasonally.
Where can I find pet-friendly camping at Crater Lake?
Pet-friendly camping options at Crater Lake include Annie Creek Sno-Park, a free camping area less than a mile from the park entrance with fire pits and toilets. Broken Arrow Campground is another excellent option, located just minutes from the park's north entrance with free showers and a dump station. Both welcome pets on leash. Remember that while pets are allowed in developed campgrounds within the national park itself, they must be leashed at all times and cannot accompany you on trails or in the backcountry. Always supervise your pets, clean up after them, and never leave them unattended at your campsite.
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