Mazama Campground - Crater Lake National Park

Mazama Campground in Crater Lake National Park is a gorgeous campground with a ton of amenities. The campground has ranger programs, access to a general store, gift shop, and more. 

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Mazama Campground

If you are looking for a campground near Crater Lake that is packed with amenities than you are going to love the Mazama Village Campground!

There is so much available in Mazama Village including a gas station, Annie Creek Restaurant, Showers, a gift store and small grocery store, dump station, showers, and laundry. 

Check out our guide to Crater Lake Camping. 

Season: June 12 - September 28, 2020 (conditions permitting) 

Number of Sites:  214

Location in the park: 7 miles south of Rim Village near Highway 62

Camping Fees: Make sure to check with the park for the most up-to-date camping fees

Senior Pass and Access Pass holders are entitled to a 50% discount on camping fees. If you make a reservation, you'll be charged the full amount initially, but you will be refunded 50% when you arrive at the campground and show a valid pass and ID.

Payments accepted: 

Reservations: Yes

When you make a reservation, you won't be reserving a specific site. When you arrive, you will choose any open site of the type you have reserved (e.g. tent, RV without hookups, RV with electricity).

Campground Address: OR-62, Crater Lake, OR 97604

Latitude/Longitude: 42.8676° N, 122.1655° W

Elevation: 6000'

Accessible Sites: Four: B1, B8, F17(RV), F21(RV)

A limited number of accessible RV sites are available. For guests requiring an ADA RV site, call the campground directly at 541-594-2255 ext. 3610 or 3601.

Pets Allowed:  Pets must be leashed at all times. Pets are not allowed on park trails, in public buildings, or at park programs. Pets must not be left unattended or allowed to be excessively loud.

Mazama Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes starting in July. 

In June sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The campground accepts reservations for 75% of the sites. The other 25% are first-come, first-served. In July and August, the campground often fills completely by mid-afternoon.

Phone Number? 866.292.6720

Online? TravelCraterLake.com 

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis

First Come, First Served? Yes

The campground accepts reservations for 75% of the sites. The other 25% are first-come, first-served. In July and August, the campground often fills completely by mid-afternoon. 

Mazama Campground Amenities

Each campsite has a bear locker for food storage, picnic table, fire ring and access to restrooms close by. 

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: Yes

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, firewood is available for purchase at the Mazama Village Camp Store. 

Laundry: Laundry facilities are available next to the Mazama Village Camp Store

Showers: Showers are available next to the Mazama Village Camp Store

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? Yes

You may also bring firewood into the park with you, but it must be from the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho) or labeled as "Approved Pest Free."

Dead wood may also be gathered as fuel, but only in areas of the park that are below 6,900 feet (2,100 meters) in elevation.

Cutting or trimming of standing trees, dead or alive, is prohibited.

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Food Storage Lockers in site/area? Yes, each campsite has its own bear box. 

Potable Water? Yes

Don't Forget to Pack

• Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water. 

We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips.  Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors. 

• Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
• Bring your water bottleand plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
• Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!

Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!

• Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.

RV Camping at Mazama Campground

RV Length:  

Maximum RV length - 50 Feet

Maximum Trailer length - 35 feet

Dump Station: Yes, The campground has a free dump station. It is typically open from late May to mid-October.

Generators: Do not operate generators before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.

Hookups: A limited number of sites with electric hookups are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the campground directly at 541-594-2255 ext. 3610 or 3601.

How to get to Mazama Campground

The campground is seven miles south of Rim Village, just past the park's south entrance station near Highway 62.

Mazama Campground Regulations

The campground is operated by the park's concessioner, Crater Lake Hospitality.

The maximum number of people in a campsite:

• Maximum of one RV/ 6 adults per RV site allowed.
• Maximum of 3 tents/6 adults per tent site allowed.

The number of cars per campsite: 2

check-in: between 12 and 9 pm.

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours in the campground are between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Maximum Stay: Limited to 14 days.

Mazama Campground Map 

Best Crater Lake National Park Tours & Activities

Note: Crater Lake's famous boat tours and the Cleetwood Cove Trail down to the lake are closed through 2029 due to ongoing infrastructure improvements. The park's beloved Crater Lake Trolley, operated directly by the park concessioner, is also not bookable through Viator. We've included the direct booking link below along with the best currently available Viator options for independent exploration of the park.

Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Crater Lake
⭐️ Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars (3+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 to 4 hours (self-paced) | 🚗 Check Rates and Availability

Powered by GuideAlong, this GPS-synced audio tour cruises Rim Drive with narration covering the park's volcanic past, Indigenous history, and geology, triggering automatically as you reach each stop. Covers 85+ points of interest including Merriam Point, Phantom Ship, Vidae Falls, Watchman Peak, Pinnacles Overlook, and Plaikni Falls Trailhead. Works fully offline once downloaded, so no cell service is needed in the park. One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, with free cancellation and no expiry date. Booked 10+ times last month.

Crater Lake Guided Snowshoeing Tour
⭐️ Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars⏳ Tour Length: 3 hours | 🥾 Book Direct at Crater Lake Hospitality

Explore the majestic beauty of Crater Lake in the winter on a three hour snowshoeing tour! All levels of experience are welcome as you experience the exhilarating & breathtaking views of this pristing wilderness. The guides will take you through winter wonderlands, discussing and explaining the many things you will see including natural geological formations, abundant wildlife, and local culture and history. Tour includes snowshoes with poles, free lessons, and local licensed experienced guides.

Crater Lake Trolley: Two-Hour Narrated Rim Tour
⭐️ Highly Rated by Visitors | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 hours | 🚌 Book Direct at Crater Lake Hospitality

The Crater Lake Trolley is widely regarded as the best way to experience the park, especially during peak summer weekends when Rim Drive is packed with traffic. A knowledgeable guide narrates the full loop with stops at iconic viewpoints, pointing out features like the Old Man of the Lake, Phantom Ship, and Wizard Island along the way. Reviewers consistently rave about their guides and call it worth every dollar. Book as early as possible as seats sell out fast, particularly on summer weekends.

Additional Crater Lake Lodging Options

⭐️ 4.4 of 5 Stars - Crater Lake Resort - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The closest bookable lodging to Crater Lake National Park, sitting just 7 miles from the south gate right on the banks of scenic Fort Creek!

Choose from 13 pine-paneled creek-side cabins with full kitchens, private decks, and gas BBQs, canvas glamping tents under old-growth pines, a unique lagoon capsule pod for two, or a whole vacation home sleeping up to 12 with a jacuzzi and full kitchen. On-site amenities include free canoe rentals, a covered bridge, giant tree swing, fire pits, general store, EV charging, and laundry. Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, and open year-round!

⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Running Y Ranch Resort - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Southern Oregon's premier destination resort on 3,600 stunning acres, just 59 miles from Crater Lake and bordered by seven national wildlife refuges including Upper Klamath Lake, named the Best Birding Destination in the West by Sunset Magazine!

The resort features Oregon's only Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, the full-service Sandhill Spa, indoor pool and hot tub, sauna, fitness center, tennis courts, horseback riding, 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, kayaking, ice skating rink, and the Ruddy Duck Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Rooms, cabins, and private vacation homes available, all with free WiFi, fireplaces, and gas decks. Pet friendly and open year-round!

⭐️ 4.3 of 5 Stars - Compass by Margaritaville Medford - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A vibrant island-inspired resort hotel in Medford, perfectly positioned just 5 miles from Rogue Valley International Airport and perfectly halfway between Crater Lake National Park and Redwood National Park for a two-park road trip!

All 111 rooms feature premium bedding, 55-inch HDTVs, rainfall showerheads, and free WiFi. Amenities include a complimentary breakfast buffet, outdoor pool with private poolside cabanas and fire pits, the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill, a 9-hole golf course and driving range, 24-hour fitness center, business center, and free parking. Pet friendly, kids stay free, and open year-round!

Click on this link or map below to see current rates for additional hotels and vacation rentals near the park.

Crater Lake National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Summer Entrance Fee from Mid-May through the end of October

Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Winter Entrance Fee from November 1 through Mid-May

Park Entrance Pass - $20.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $15.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Snowmobile - $15.00 Per Snowmobile (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

The fees below are year-round

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$25.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons)

$75.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.

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