Mazama Campground

The easiest way to locate the campground is via Hwy 62 through either the West or South Entrances which meet and turn towards Crater Lake and the Annie Spring Entrance Station. The entrance to Mazama Campground is a right turn immediately past the Annie Spring Entrance Station. If you enter the park from the North Entrance Station the campground is a left turn 7 miles from Rim Village.

DESCRIPTION

Mazama Campground is open only in summer. It typically opens in June and closes in late September. The exact opening and closing dates are determined each year by the snow level in the camp sites, safety issues, and other factors. The campground is nestled in an old-growth forest at 6,000 ft. (1,829 m) in elevation. There are 214 sites each with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-resistant food locker. The concessioner, ExplorCraterLake, manages the campground. For more details go to reservations.

RESERVABLE CAMP SPOTS:

214

FIRST COME FIRST SERVED:

0

WEATHER INFO

From October through June, most of the park may be snow covered. Annual snowfall averages 41 ft (12.5 m). In early spring, it is typical to have 10 to 15 feet (4 meters) of snow on the ground. July, August, and September are drier and warmer. A typical daytime high temperature during these three months is around 67°F (19°C), but can range from 40°F to 80°F or more (4°C to 27°C). Temperatures cool off rapidly in the evening, with a typical nighttime low around 40°F (4°C).

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RESERVATIONS INFO

From the opening date (dependent on snow removal) there MAY be some first-come first-served sites until June 30. In July, August, and September, all sites are available by reservation only, online (reservation button below) or by calling (866) 292-6720. If no tent sites are available, tent campers may reserve an RV site at the posted fee for that site. Parking areas at tent sites cannot accommodate RVs, so RV campers may not rent tent sites. For complete details use the reservation button to go the managing concessioner's website.