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Crater Lake Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Merrill Dump Site · 14.2 mi
Coordinates
40.6270, -121.0621
Last verified
September 18, 2026
40.6270° N · 121.0621° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Campground located 7 miles off highway 44. Motor homes and large trailers not recommended due to rough steep road. There are 17 sites at lake, each site has a fire ring and table. Hand pumped water, vault toilets. Fly fishing, canoeing, and float tubing are favorites at Crater Lake. Fall season check out the display of colors our aspen stands contribute to the tranquility of the area. No gas motors on lake.

From the USFS.

Is Crater Lake Campground free?

No. Crater Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Crater Lake Campground?

28.6 miles from Susanville on Highway 44, turn on forest route 32N08 for 7 miles until you reach the campground.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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