Annie Creek Sno-Park, near Fort Klamath, Oregon, is a solid choice for those looking to camp close to Crater Lake National Park. This spot offers a mix of convenience and natural beauty, making it a great base for exploring the park and its stunning landscapes.

The area features a large parking lot with access to a few basic amenities, including clean pit toilets and a warming hut with picnic tables. Visitors have noted that the sites near the creek provide a peaceful atmosphere, with the soothing sound of running water adding to the experience. As one camper mentioned, “The sound of the creek running was soothing,” making it a perfect backdrop for a relaxing stay.

While there’s no drinking water or electric hookups, the campground is free to use during certain months, which is a big plus for budget-conscious travelers. Many campers appreciate the spaciousness of the area, with options for both tent and RV camping. Just keep in mind that the dirt roads can be bumpy, so larger rigs might want to stick to the parking lot.

For those who enjoy stargazing, the clear night skies here are a treat. Campers have shared their experiences of roasting marshmallows and watching shooting stars, creating memorable evenings around the fire. If you’re looking for a no-frills camping experience with easy access to Crater Lake, Annie Creek Sno-Park is worth considering.

Annie Creek Sno-Park is located 43 miles northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon, near the Crater Lake National Park boundary. Its proximity is rich with history, as Fort Klamath lies less than 10 miles from the Sno-Park. Fort Klamath was established as a military outpost on the Oregon Trail in 1863. Today, it’s listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. If you want a break from recreating, it’s convenient to visit the Fort Klamath park and museum. Annie Creek offers more amenities than the average Sno-Park. As an official stop on the Oregon Volcanic Scenic Byway , you’ll find an interpretive kiosk, as well as two vaulted toilets. An attractive log-style warming shelter with wood stove and benches is open year round for picnics and relaxation. Snowmobilers can enjoy cruising under snow covered ponderosa pines and accessing miles and miles of trails. There are no managed cross country ski trails from Annie Creek. Besides snowmobiling, winter enthusiasts of all ages flock to Annie Creek Sno-Park for excellent sledding opportunities. Adjacent to the warming shelter lies a huge bowl shaped hill perfect for coasting your sled down. At an elevation of 4,400 feet, Annie Creek generally sees snow from late November through February. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring plenty of water.

Annie Creek Sno-Park

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Free spot! We stayed here in a truck camper and it was perfect for the night. Big lot next to a snow shelter. Not much for tent camping although I guess you could... Much more ideal for vehicle camping. 


My only complaint was the awful mosquitoes. 

Would definitely stay here again. 

Great place to camp in the summer

Stayed in the lower campsites. Pit toilets available but no other facilities. Very dusty, bumpy road. Not many sites available however it was very peaceful. Lots of mosquitoes. Close to Crater Lake boundary. 15 minutes to park entry, camp store, gift shop, restaurant, dump station.

Don’t expect much more than a peaceful night!

Free camping after April 30th. Permits are required otherwise. It's a big open parking lot with two fire pit areas and the snow hut with a wood stove in there. You can also go down to the lower lot area, which is a pretty steep and bumpy road maybe 100 yards long. Below there are a few other camp sites close to the river. Wouldn't take an RV down there even though there is space to turn around. 

This is as close to the NP as you can get without being in a formal campground, which aren't open until summer season. 

Our first night there were 4 other groups camping and our second night we were the only ones.

Close to Crater Lake

Free and beautiful! Great spot near Crater Lake National Park. Head down the hill to more remote tent sites.

Free!

We stayed in the upper parking lot are as we didn’t plan on staying for more than just the one night with an early wake up to go to Crater Lake.  Bathrooms were closed, we couldn’t not tell if for the summer season, or if for Covid. The lodge at the end of the lot appeared open, nothing but some tables inside but there were outlets and we did some charging. There are also to fire pits at the end of the lot so we used one. There were lots of mosquitoes, but it was a decent, quiet spot for the night. 

Easy on the way to Crater Lake

Stayed here a few nights, hung out in the snow shelter for awhile. The parking lot is not the only place to sleep at, if you go down the small road near the entrance of the lot you will find a lot of nice little camping spots. I stayed on the one near the creek it’s quite nice and about 40 min from crater lake.

Nice little area

Did one night here on a long road trip where a quick stop in Crater Lake was on the sightseeing list. There were a few RV's with generators running and a large group that gathered in and spent the night inside the warming station, so with COVID we never went inside, despite a friendly invite to join them. The main lot is level with plenty of space to spread out from others. Enjoying having fire rings and pit toilets, which was a nice bonus for a free (with pass) Sno-Park.

Nice Sno-Park with fire rings, pit toilets and warming station

Options! RV’s can park in the large paved lot up top. There are two really nice and really big fire pits at the far end of the lot near the Annie’s Creek Warming Shelter(a really cool log building). The warming hut seems to be open year round with several picnic tables, a wood stove, cut firewood handy, and a fun bulletin board with lots of awesome messages posted. OR you can go down the little hill and pick a dispersed spot right next to the creek. Sites down there look like they have been a bit of a party zone as there was some trash scattered around. There are two vault toilets up by the parking lot. And all of this is FREE! Pretty awesome find.

Cool dispersed camping 

We trekked to Crater Lake hoping for a site at Mazama. There were none available - but the sites there were very small and cramped together. We found this as an alternative and it was WONDERFUL. We drove on the forest road and found a spot right next to the creek. Would definitely go here over other campgrounds. Just be aware - there were no showers or bathrooms when you go down the forest road for spots. 

Excellent spot - for free!

We have a trailer and we parked on the blacktop.  We didn’t know there were accessible spots down the road but we explored them on our walk.  A few other car campers showed up then a big motor home showed up later.  

No complaints, it was great! 

Perfect to explore Crater Lake 

Next to Annie creek a few sites are available. 2 asphalt sites then maybe a dozen drive in/tent sites. Annie falls is right up the road and the creek does bring cool air from the mountains. I stayed here 3 nights, close to Crater lake and an organic grocery/motel/TV park that I loved. Smoke from Bootleg fire drove me away.

Cool place to stay while visiting Crater Lake 

No one bothered us and it was free. Pretty empty place when we were there. 

Chill

Drove through Crater Lake NP for sunset and stumbled upon this Sno-Park later that evening. 

It was a chilly night, and I got up super early to hit the road. So no pictures. 

But I do know that I didn't have cell service (AT&amp;T) on the paved part of the park but was able to pick up 2 bars once I went down about five minutes across the creek and down the dirt road. 

Perfect Stopover. 

Free between May 1 and October 31, fee between November 1 and Aprio 30.
When pulling in, there were a number of vehicles in the parking lot. We drove down the dirt road to the right and there were plenty of places available, and I think even in summer there would be ample room. This place is advertised for free camping at Crater Lake NP. Great location. 

Wonderful

Camped here for a night after visiting Crater Lake, couldn’t be more happy with my decision. The parking lot is easy to find, head down the road on the right with the “end maintenance” sign as someone has pictured, and you will see spots pop up pretty quick. I pulled off to the first set of spots on the right and no one was around. Parked in the back by the creek which was awesome. Felt very secluded and “in the woods” even though the main road was not very far. Fire rings were abundant, and plenty of rocks around if you need to redo or build one. While I was there, no one came down the road or into the section I was in. Sites aren’t numbered as far as I know. Would definitely camp here again, very clean and calm and quiet. 10/6/21

Nestled in the trees

We spent a full day exploring Crater Lake and needed a place to stay for the night.  Since the campgrounds within the national park were closed for the season, we searched The Dyrt for a nearby place to set up camp before dark, and found nearby Annie Creek Sno-Park. It's a big parking lot with a vault toilet, a warming station with indoor picnic benches and a few fire rings outside.  There are also a few spots down by the creek, which might be fine for tent camping, but not suitable for larger vehicles.  There were several other campers when we stayed in early October, and we enjoyed watching shooting stars and roasting marshmallows together around a campfire.  Convenient location and perfectly fine for a night.

Fine for a night

The campground at the park was full but the ranger gave us a listing of nearby places including Sno-Parks. Camping is free at Sno-Parks in Oregon. There are 3 nearby Crater Lake. We stayed at Annie Creek which is south on #62 of the Nat. Park.  

  

It is a large parking lot with a nice log warming house. We parked our RV near some big trees. Took a walk down the adjoining dirt road and looked at the nice sites by the creek, but decided the road was a bit rough for our little camper. There are no utilities but it's free! We stayed 2 nights while exploring the national park.

Great free spot near Crater lake NP

Oregon sno parks come in so handy! Convenient, easy to access, large flat lot, FREE, and they're usually in a beautiful setting. 
This one has the added bonus of having some more spots down to the right on a dirt road. We walked down there to check it out but didn't think our RV could take it. 
No cell service. 

Great Free Spot!

Camped here night before visiting Crater Lake National Park.  Only 20min from entrance.  Oct 1-Nov 1 it is free to camp in Sno park -after Nov 1 you will need a Sno pass permit.  Can camp in parking lot at top of park or drive down into forest for better private spots, even some on a creek. Road is dirt and bumby so don't recommend for big rigs or trailers. Our camper van did just fine and we saw cars camped down there.  Beautiful night sky with stars twinkling above the forest trees.  Definitely would go back and recommend to people going to Crater Lake. Felt safe. -we tried dispersed camping (Odessa hwy 140) near upper Klamath falls lake that was sketchy and too secluded.  

Great off season camping 

First time dispersed camping with the family, we got a spot on the right side of the road right next to the creek and the site was amazing. The sound of the creek running was soothing. The kids enjoyed playing in the water and around the site. We had a neighbor that got their before us and was polite in every way.

Annie’s Creek Snow Park Road

Spent two nights here while exploring Crater Lake. Very accessible, quiet, and quick. 

Has two pit toilets, clean! 

3 others spent the night there while we were there. Not a great spot if you like to be completely alone. 

Very accessible, very easy! 

This campground is an excellent choice for an overnight stay when visiting Crater Lake National Park. The sites offer flat ground, making it easy to set up a tent. Although it is close to the road, it is secluded enough to provide a peaceful night's sleep. Be aware that during our visit, we encountered many hungry and persistent mosquitoes, so I highly recommend bringing insect repellent and other mosquito-prevention measures. 

The tent sites can be found by following an unpaved road downhill from the large parking lot. There are two basic restrooms located at the entrance, but there is no potable water available, so be sure to bring your own. If you don't use the entry restrooms, please practice Leave No Trace principles to keep the area clean and natural. The proximity to Crater Lake allows for convenient early morning starts to explore the park. Overall, it's a great spot for both solo travelers and families looking for a comfortable camping experience.

Peaceful Camping Near Crater Lake National Park

Sur les conseils d une rangers nous avons passé une nuit avant d obtenir une place a mazama. Très calme 

Solution repli 

Not busy at all. We stayed up on the paved section with our RV. Very quiet and 20 minutes from Crater Lake. Also free!


Easy and Quiet

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. Also some sides down the dirt hill if you are tent/car camping near the creek. Just beware that it is busy (esp during busy season), so if you are wanting a quiet spot this wouldn’t be it. 

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