Lost Creek Campground
Campground · Oregon ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Crater Lake National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 5,982 ft
- Elevation
CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026
Lost Creek Campground is managed by the National Park Service. It usually opens in early July and closes in mid-October, depending on weather and other factors. It is for tent campers only--NO RVs, buses, trailers, or vans and truck with toilets. Registration is self-serve on the day of arrival. No advance registration is available. The campground fills by mid-afternoon. The only means of knowing site availability is upon arrival at the campground. The elevation 6,000 ft. (1,829 m).
Getting there
CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026. Lost Creek Campground is located three miles off of East Rim Drive on Pinnacles Road. From park headquarters travel 9 miles on East Rim Drive, turn right onto Pinnacles Road (near Phantom Ship Overlook). Drive 3 miles on Pinnacles Road. Lost Creek Campground is on the right.
42.87975, -122.03871 · 42°52'47.1"N 122°2'19.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 69°F in Aug, down to 33°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 34 | 36 | 40 | 49 | 57 | 69 | 69 | 63 | 51 | 38 | 33 |
| Low °F | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 41 | 42 | 37 | 30 | 23 | 19 |
| Precip in | 10.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 4.8 | 9.6 | 11.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Lost Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Lost Creek Campground?
- No. Lost Creek Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Lost Creek Campground
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- Scott Creek Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
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- Williamson River Campground 17.9 mi · Campground
- Diamond Lake RV Park 18.6 mi · Campground
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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