Overview
Mazama Campground is open only in summer. It typically opens in June and closes in late September. The exact opening and closing dates are determined each year by the snow level in the camp sites, safety issues, and other factors. The campground is nestled in an old-growth forest at 6,000 ft. (1,829 m) in elevation. There are 214 sites each with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-resistant food locker. The concessioner, ExplorCraterLake, manages the campground. For more details go to reservations.
Best Seasons
Location
Directions
The easiest way to locate the campground is via Hwy 62 through either the West or South Entrances which meet and turn towards Crater Lake and the Annie Spring Entrance Station. The entrance to Mazama Campground is a right turn immediately past the Annie Spring Entrance Station. If you enter the park from the North Entrance Station, the campground is a left turn 7 miles from Rim Village.
Weather Notes
From October through June, most of the park may be snow covered. Annual snowfall averages 41 ft (12.5 m). In early spring, it is typical to have 10 to 15 feet (4 meters) of snow on the ground. July, August, and September are drier and warmer. A typical daytime high temperature during these three months is around 67°F (19°C), but can range from 40°F to 80°F or more (4°C to 27°C). Temperatures cool off rapidly in the evening, with a typical nighttime low around 40°F (4°C).
RV Information
Up to 50 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 35 ft
75 RV-only sites of 214 total
18 sites with electric
Tent Site
Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.
RV No-hookups
Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.
RV Electricity Only
Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.
RV Full Hookups
Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.
PCT Hikers and Bicyclist Walk-In Camp
This group site is reserved for visitors arriving by bicycle or on foot with no vehicles. Registration fees are per person.
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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 posted fee for that site. Parking areas at tent sites cannot accommodate RVs, so RV campers may not rent tent sites. For complete details use the reservation button to go rec.gov or go to the ExplorUS website at https://explorecraterlake.com/stay-at-crater-lake/mazama-campground/.
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