Steel Information Center
Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Crater Lake National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 6,473 ft
- Elevation
Steel Information Center has reopened after a major structural renovation to stabilize the building against seismic and excessive snow load forces. The historic integrity of this former ranger dormitory, now known as the Steel Information Center, remains while accessibility and safety have been increased for all visitors and staff. The building received get new electric wiring, IT cabling, plumbing, heating, and an updated interior building layout.
Getting there
Steel Visitor Center is located at park headquarters, 4 miles north of Highway 62 and 3 miles south of Rim Village on Munson Valley Road (sometimes shown on maps as Volcanic Scenic Byway). Turn into park headquarters at the only blinking 3-way stop sign in the park. During summer, there are two accessible parking spaces in front of the flagpole, and drop-off space next to the winter-access snow tunnel on the right side of the visitor center.
42.89688, -122.13432 · 42°53'48.8"N 122°8'3.5"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, 0.1 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 Steel Information Center
- Can you reserve a site at Steel Information Center?
- No. Steel Information Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Steel Information Center
- Farewell Bend Campground 15.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Union Creek Campground - Rogue River 15.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Broken Arrow Campground 16.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hemlock Cabin 16.6 mi · Permit · we watch it
- South Shore Pavilion 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Imnaha Guard Station 16.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rim Visitor Center 1.1 mi · Facility
- Crater Lake Lodge 4 mi · Facility
- Lost Creek Campground 5 mi · Campground
- Scott Creek Campground 10.6 mi · Campground
- Three Lakes Sno-Park 14.8 mi · Facility
- Natural Bridge Campground 16.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (541) 594-3000
- Email crla_information_requests@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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