Crater Lake

Facility ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Coeur D'Alene Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access

6,214 ft
Elevation

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Overview

This is one of three primitive backcountry campsites along Forest Road 301 on the south side of the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA). A vault toilet is available at the site however no garbage or other services are provided.

Getting there

24 miles east of Clarkia, Idaho. From State Highway 3 at Clarkia, take Forest Road 301 east for 24 miles.

47.03417, -115.97694 · 47°2'3.0"N 115°58'37.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in11.79.39.66.75.13.81.11.32.46.010.510.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 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 Crater Lake

Can you reserve a site at Crater Lake?
No. Crater Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Crater Lake

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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