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Camping, RVs and lodging in Crater Lake

Where to stay in Crater Lake National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs, plus the lodges inside the park.

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The park service lists 2 campgrounds with 230 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Mazama Campground 214 Reservable $38 Yes, up to 50 ft hookups, dump station, showers, water
Lost Creek Campground 16 First come $5 No none listed

RVs and trailers

1 of 2 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 50 feet (Mazama Campground). 1 campground has electric hookups (Mazama Campground). 1 has a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

1 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 1 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at Mazama Campground: “From the opening date (dependent on snow removal), all accessible sites are first come first serve through June 30. From July through September, all sites are available by reservation only, online (reservation button below). If no tent sites are available, tent campers may reserve an RV site at the”

Campfires

  • Mazama Campground: Each campsite has a fire ring with a grilling grate. Wood fires are allowed only in these designated rings. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended, and extinguish them completely before leaving. During high fire-danger periods, wood fires are not permitted. Notifications will be posted in the cam
  • Lost Creek Campground: Wood campfires are not allowed. Gas stoves and self-contained charcoal grills are permitted.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins in the park

Places the park service lists as lodging:

  • Crater Lake Lodge: The historic Crater Lake Lodge overlooks the deepest lake in the United States and the most pristine in the world. Open mid-May to early October with 71 rooms including accessible accommodations. Stay warm indoors near the large native stone fireplace, or sit in a rocking chair along the outdoor pat

In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Crater Lake?
2, with 230 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Crater Lake?
Yes. 1 campgrounds take RVs, up to 50 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in Crater Lake?
Yes: Crater Lake Lodge.