The most intensely blue water in North America — visible from Rim Drive minutes from camp
Mazama Campground — Crater Lake National Park
Deepest lake in the US. Bluest water you’ve ever seen.
Crater Lake, OR4.7 (1890)6,060 ft
The deepest lake in the United States, impossibly blue, surrounded by ancient caldera walls. Mazama Campground is the only drive-in camping in Crater Lake, with the iconic blue lake visible from nearby rim viewpoints just minutes away.
Best For
PhotographersStargazersHikersRoad TrippersFamilies
Site Types
TentRV (hookup)
Amenities
Flush Toilets
Showers
Camp Store
Dump Station
Laundry
Gas Station
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Season
Jun–Oct (snow closes roads other months)
Max/site
6 people
Known Issues
Short season (snow closes roads). Thin air at 6,000 ft affects some visitors. Rim Drive can be crowded midday July–August. Wizard Island boat tours extremely hard to book.
Cancellation Policy
Recreation.gov standard policy applies.