Crater Lake National Park Family Travel Guide

Crater Lake National Park Family Travel Guide

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Crater Lake National Park Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

  • See the lake from scenic stops along the 33-mile Rim Drive
  • Take a hike on family-friendly trails like the Castle Crest Wildlife Trail
  • Cruise the brilliantly blue lake or go fishing from Cleetwood Cove Dock
  • Catch a play (and peek backstage) at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
  • Strap on your cross-country skis for a crowd-free winter visit

Crater Lake National Park Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon's only national park, is in a remote area in the south-central half of the state 80 miles northeast of Medford, the nearest major city. While not a national park "superstar" (and fortunately lacking the crowds that this status brings), this park, set against the snowcapped peaks of the Cascade Mountains, has enough majestic beauty to be considered an undiscovered gem. Read More

Hotels

Spring Creek Ranch Chiloquin

47600 Highway 97 North
Chiloquin, OR 97624 Map

Distance: 5.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Running Y Resort Condos

5500 Running Y Road No 1
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Map

Distance: 20.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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from: $64

Super 8 Motel - Klamath Falls

3805 Hwy 97 N
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-9387 Map

Distance: 22.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Attractions

Castle Crest Wildflower Garden

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Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

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Description: This trail leads in a one mile loop that begins... Read More

Cleetwood Cove Trail

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Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

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Description: This trail leads southward from East Rim Drive to... Read More

Discovery Point Trail

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Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

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Airports

Major Airports near Crater Lake National Park

Distance (mi.)
Portland International Airport 211.1 map Flight Deals to PDX
Reno/Tahoe International Airport 239.4 map Flight Deals to RNO
Sacramento International Airport 268.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Crater Lake National Park

Distance (mi.)
Klamath Falls Kingsley Field 29.2 map
Medford Jackson County Airport 53.2 map
Redmond Bend/Roberts Field 121.1 map

Flight Deals to Crater Lake National Park

Originating From
Spokane (GEG) to Portland (PDX) $165
Sacramento (SAC) to Portland (PDX) $169
San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX) $191
Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX) $191
Indianapolis (IND) to Portland (PDX) $209
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