Closest airports
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) | Medford, OR | 2 h (76 mi) | 54 | Regional |
| Eugene Airport (EUG) | Eugene, OR | 3 h 40 min (151 mi) | 98 | Regional |
| Roberts Field (RDM) | Redmond, OR | 2 h 50 min (121 mi) | 103 | Regional |
| Portland International Airport (PDX) | Portland, OR | 5 h 45 min (258 mi) | 184 | Large hub |
Drive times run from the airport to Rim Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Regional airports have fewer flights, so compare fares with the larger hub.
Directions from the park service
From the west (Medford) - Take Hwy 62 to the West Entrance. Open year-round. From the south (Klamath Falls) - Take Hwy 97 north to Hwy 62 to the South Entrance. Open year-round. The North Entrance is on Hwy 138 and is accessed from Interstate 5 east at Roseburg or Hwy 97 south from Bend and Chemult. Winter travelers from Roseburg take Route 138 east to Route 230 south to Route 62 east to the park's west entrance. Travelers from Bend take Route 97 south to Route 62 to the park's south entrance.
Hours
Open 24 hours, every day. Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some roads, trails, and facilities, however, are closed seasonally due to snow. North Entrance Road, and West and East Rim Drives close for the season on November 1 (or earlier if there is significant snowfall). Crews begin removing snow from these roads in April, but opening dates vary. The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive tend to open in early June. The East Rim Drive typically opens in early July.
Visitor centers
- Rim Visitor Center: Daily, 9:30AM - 5:00PM. Rim Visitor Center opens in late May or early June and closes in mid-October.
- Steel Information Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Steel Visitor Center is open.
Last gas, groceries and EV charging
Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within 19 miles (straight line) of Rim Visitor Center and Steel Information Center. Fill up before you head deep into the park: most parks have little or no fuel inside.
Gas stations (2 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Fuel extras and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas station (unnamed) | See map | 2.6 | Daily 8 am to 7 pm |
| Sand Creek Station | 71810 Hwy 97 North, Sand Creek Rd, Chiloquin, OR | 15.4 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets
None mapped within this distance. Stock up on food before you arrive; small camp stores may be the only option.
EV charging (1 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Plugs and spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | See map | 2.7 | 2 spaces |
Opening hours and fuel types are what local mappers have recorded, so call ahead in winter or off season. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
Getting around
Most parks are best seen by car. Fill up before you enter, since gas inside parks is limited or absent. Parking at popular trailheads fills early in summer.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: directions, hours and visitor centers (public domain)
- OurAirports: airport list and locations (public domain)
- OSRM drive-time estimates on OpenStreetMap road data (ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap: gas stations, grocery stores and EV chargers (ODbL)
Last checked 1 November 2026.