Crater Lake 3rd week of June
I am thinking about a trip to Crater Lake towards the end of June.
What will be open in the park at that time of the year?
What will be open in the park at that time of the year?
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- We were there the second week of, last year. Most of park was open, but could not drive around lake because a portion of the road was still closed
- If possible try and go when the Rim Drive is doable. It's the best way to take in the whole lake. Or do the boat tour if it's running.
- Mazama Campground is your best bet. There are some with electric if you get there in time.
- Be prepared for any kind of weather. Like hornet28 said Rim Road closed in one July and I have seen couple of inches of snow at the lodge in mid-August 1976 and the lodge was playing Christmas music.
Take the rim road loop if you can. It gives some good views, road is driveable but rough and narrow that may bother some, I have taken our 35' Bounder around twice just have to spend sometime re-bolting everything. Watch for bicycles! I prefer to go counterclockwise, you got to cross for the turnouts but it isn't that bad. There is also open-air tour buses that do the loop, cost was reasonable the time we did it.
Maybe 8-10 RV parking spots at the lodge but you will find lots of people consider their Yugo an RV and they are rather tight due to the cars parked in the no parking areas.
Have fun! - An example of how blue it is
- The area around Crater Lake is experiencing some of the worst drought conditions in the west, so all should be open by then. We'll be there the first few days in July. Yeah, just so excited about the crowds!
- Perfect time to go. It is the most beautiful blue I’ve ever seen. Enjoy.
- Yes, it is crowded. For good reason: it's great. I've never seen anything like it, before or since.
If you get the chance, check out the stars over the lake. In late June, the center of the Milky Way is at its peak for the year. - Around 2011 or 2012 I was at Crater Lake with my 28ft TT and it was very crowded with folks and RVs. I remember the weather being sunny and warm. May have been spring, summer or early fall. Parking lots were near full but I was lucky for a day visit.
- We were there around June 6 in 19. The road around the lake was still closed due to snow. The picture shows a portion of the road around that you could only walk not drive.
