Thousand Springs Sno-Park, near Prospect, Oregon, is a convenient location for those looking to access Crater Lake National Park while enjoying a laid-back camping experience. With a spacious parking area that accommodates RVs and trailers, it’s a practical choice for travelers seeking a quick stop or a longer stay.

This area features restrooms and a warming shelter, which is a nice touch for chilly nights. Visitors have mentioned the lack of hookups and water, so be sure to bring your own supplies. As one camper noted, “There is a large shelter house with a door on one end and wind flaps on the other,” making it a cozy spot to gather.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby trails offer fantastic hiking opportunities, and the starry skies at night are a real treat. Some campers have enjoyed the peacefulness of the area, stating, “We were the only ones there in our camper van,” which adds to the charm of this location. Just keep in mind that the area can get busy, especially during peak times, so plan accordingly if you prefer a quieter experience.

14-day camping is allowed from May-October. Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required between Nov. 1 and April 30.

Thousand Springs Sno-Park

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This snowpark has a big parking area with plenty of room for trailers/vehicles. There are bathrooms and a warming shelter that has a wood stove. 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.

Spacious quiet spot 

Crater Lake was full.  Gal at lodge recommended the snow park parking lot.  Bathrooms available.  Motion sensor lights at signs and bathrooms.  

Boondocking friendly

These sno parks that are available for boondocking throughout Oregon are so handy!  Sno park is maintained by the Rogue Snowmobilers.  Free boon docking during off season (May to October). Otherwise you need a permit (November to April).

There is a huge lot that would fit many RVs, easy turnaround and plenty of room to spread out.  It is right on 62 so you'll hear cars go by but traffic was really light in May, and quiets down significantly overnight.  

In mid May there was a ton of snow at Crater Lake but only minimal snow on the ground here, and the weather was cool but not freezing, and was above freezing temps overnight.

There are restrooms and a really nice warming room, with firewood and wall plugs (that I didn't test).  I didn't see any garbage bins (though I didn't look inside the bathrooms).

  

Zero cell service anywhere in this entire area.  Crater Lake visitor center had good wifi for free though.

Very Handy

Good location for easy access to Crater Lake NP. Huge parking area that can handle large rigs. Lot is asphalt and fairly level. It’s right off the main road but traffic was light and hardly any night traffic. 

Close to Crater Lake

This is a huge paved parking lot not far from Crater lake. They have bathrooms. Can hold lots of RVs. No one there the 3 days we stayed except before dark we had a few people show up. 

Close to park

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. Easily pull-in spots for larger campers and tent camping. 

There is a large shelter house with a door on one end and wind flaps on the other. Two trash cans inside, two very large round wooden tables and an iron stove for heat. There is also a solar panel for lights and such. 

We only stayed two nights as apposed of the 14 you can stay. Very spacious spots but not far enough away from each other. The second night we were kept awake by the people staying in the shelter, having a party and disco lights and loud music. 

Two pit commodes are in the center of the camp. That meant a lot of traffic throughout the day and into the night by people stopping to use it, so the TP didn’t last long. Definitely bring your own just in case. 

The road up to the spots from the parking area are dirt and wood chips. The stir up a lot of dust when people drive through, even if they aren’t going at a fast speed. 

There are a few trails that go for miles and are very lovely to walk, or even take an OHV on. 

We opted to stay the night here because we are traveling across country to DISPERSED camping areas. Would have stayed in the dispersed camping by Crater Lake but it was a $30 fee/ day to enter the park. So that’s not actually free. 

If we head back up to Crater Lake in the future we may stay here again. It’s a very lovely spot, but do note that after Nov. 15th there is a fee in this Snow Park. 

Might be a nice place to stay for a night, if you don’t like your privacy being invaded i’d suggest going down the road to Union Creek Trail :D

Great Hiking Area

Plenty of parking with bathrooms . We were the only ones there in our camper van got in late driving from the redwoods on the way to crater . Lots of stars . No cell service 

Close to the crater 

This is a good campsite to stay to look at Crater Lake. It is about 15 minutes to the south entrance of the park and then another 15 minutes to the Rim Village. Huge thanks to the Rogue Snowmobilers who make this site so great. There was a rec area we ate dinner in and played cards. The only issue with the site is the mosquitos. Make sure to have bug spray and make a fire

Great spot

Large, paved parking lot. Plenty of room for big rigs and vault toilets.  Some road noise, but nothing that bothered us. Great location for access to Glacier NP and a small town with a few restaurants was not far away.

Huge thanks to Rogue Snowmobilers - there was Wi-Fi available while we were there, which helped out a lot!

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