Entrance Sign to Lost Creek Campground
Photo: NPS photo
About
CLOSED ALL YEAR 2025 Lost Creek Campground is managed by the National Park Service. It usually opens in early July and closes in mid-October, depending on weather and other factors. It is for tent campers only--NO RVs, buses, trailers, or vans and truck with toilets. Registration is self-serve on the day of arrival. No advance registration is available. The campground fills by mid-afternoon. The only means of knowing site availability is upon arrival at the campground. The elevation 6,000 ft. (1,829 m).
Campsites
Location
Crater Lake National Park
no physical address is available
Crater Lake, OR 97604
Fees
Hours
CLOSED ALL YEAR 2025 Lost Creek Campground is located on Pinnacles Road, about 12 miles from park headquarters. The campground opens once snow and debris are removed East Rim Drive and Pinnacles Road, and portable toilets are delivered. The opening date is generally July 1. Closing dates shift depending on weather forecasts and other conditions (i.e. hazard or downed trees, road closures) which may require an earlier closing than the established date.
Reservations
Lost Creek Campground has 16 sites for tents only. Registration is self-serve on the day of arrival. No advance registration is available. Payment can be made by check or exact cash. Credit cards are not accepted. Senior and Access pass holders are eligible for a 50% discount. The only means of knowing site availability is upon arrival at the campground. The campground typically fills up, so arrive early to secure a site.
Directions
CLOSED ALL YEAR 2025. Lost Creek Campground is located three miles off of East Rim Drive on Pinnacles Road. From park headquarters travel 9 miles on East Rim Drive, turn right onto Pinnacles Road (near Phantom Ship Overlook). Drive 3 miles on Pinnacles Road. Lost Creek Campground is on the right.
Weather
October through June, most of the park may be snow covered. Annual snowfall averages 42 feet (13 meters). In early spring, it is typical to have ten to fifteen 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).
Accessibility
Some of the portable toilets at Lost Creek are accessible but no campsite is designated accessible or specifically known to be manageable by wheelchair or other mobility assists. Picnic tables are not designed to accommodate a wheelchair. There are accessible sites designated at the Mazama Campground.
During summer season operations, wifi may be available at Annie Springs Gift Shop in Mazama Village.
There is no cell tower or guaranteed cell phone service in the park. However, around Rim Village and other locations, intermittent cell service may be available.
Wood campfires are not allowed. Gas stoves and self-contained charcoal grills are permitted.
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RVs and trailers are not permitted.
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FOOD STORAGE: The park is home to many animals, including black bears. When not in use, all of your food, garbage, cooking equipment, storage containers (e.g. ice chests), and toiletries (soaps, toothpaste, etc.) must be kept in your vehicle or in the bear-resistant locker provided at your campsite. WATER: No water is available in the campground. Bring water with you. A faucet with drinking water can be found outside the Visitor Center at Park Headquarters, 12 miles away, and a water-bottle filling station inside the visitor center when the building is open. OTHER FACILITIES: The closest facilities are at Mazama Campground,16 miles away. Mazama Village has multiple water sources where you may fill containers. Mazama Village Store sells groceries, camping supplies, and gasoline during designated hours. The store also has hot showers and laundry machines. They take quarters; a change machine is on site.
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There are no campsites designated accessible or specifically manageable by wheelchair or other mobility assists. The camp sites are generally level. Some uneveness is due to natural elements such as rocks, tree roots and other plants. If no site seems safe enough to navigate, check with Mazama Campground for an alternative or accessible campsite. Three of the portable toilets at Lost Creek are accessible. Lost Creek Campground may be considered primitive as there is no water, or any other utility available. Be aware that there is no potable water in Lost Creek Campground. All water must be brought in by the campers.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground