A tent campsite at Mazama Village Campground
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Campsites
Location
Mazama Village
Crater Lake, OR 97604
Fees
Hours
Opening and closing dates for Mazama Campground are determined each year by the snow level in the camp sites, safety issues, and other factors. It usually opens in June and closes in late September. Not all campground loops open at once. Check in is after 4 pm. Check out is before 11 am. Generators are allowed between 8 am and 8 pm. Campground quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am. For more information visit the concessioner's website at https://www.explorecraterlake.com/lodging-camping/mazama-campground/. .
Reservations
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/.
Make a Reservation →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
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).
Accessibility
5 RV sites are designated accessible: 2 with electrical hookups, 3 have no hookups. These sites are not consistently similar in size or accessible amenities. At reservation time, ascertain that the site accommodates your needs. If a site is not available or hookups are required, contact one of the private campgrounds outside the park for those amenities. A list can be downloaded at https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/publications.htm
A 24-hour emergency landline is located outside the "snow-tunnel" entrance to the Administration Building in park headquarters, adjacent to Steel Visitor Center. There are no cell towers in the park. Cell service is random in areas around Rim Village and the overlooks along Rim Drive. Crater Lake Lodge offers wifi only for their guests. Wifi may be available to patrons of concession-run facilities in Rim Village (year-round) and Mazama Village (summer only).
Each campsite has a fire ring with a grilling grate. Wood fires are allowed only in these designated rings. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended, and extinguish them completely before leaving. During high fire-danger periods, wood fires are not permitted. Notifications will be posted in the campground during fire bans. Firewood can be purchased at the Mazama Village Store. 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.
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5 RV sites are designated accessible: 2 with electrical hookups, 3 have no hookups. These sites are not consistently similar in size or accessible amenities. Some sites have accessible picnic tables, others do not. Please inquire about shower and restroom accessibility.
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DUMP STATION The campground has a free dump station. You do not need to be staying at the campground to use it. WATER Water spigots are located throughout the campground. The water is safe to drink. Please do not bathe or wash clothes at water spigots or in restroom sinks. Strained dishwater should be emptied in the grates found in front of each rest TRASH AND RECYCLING Combination trash/recycling bins are located throughout the campground & park. Recycling is currently limited to uncrushed aluminum cans and plastic water bottles. Please consider taking glass and paper home for recycling. CAMPER STORE AND SHOWERS The Mazama Village Store sells groceries, camping supplies, firewood, and gasoline. Showers are available. GAS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION Self-serve, unleaded gasoline is available at the Mazama Village Store during business hours. A 24-hour charging station is located near Annie Creek Gift Shop. It has one (J1772) connector and one Tesla connector.
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Mazama Campground is at 6,000 feet in elevation with no additional gain of elevation throughout the campground. It is in a forest so some sites have tree stumps, downed logs, rocks, and other natural obtrusions. All sites have paved parking for two cars or an RV. The road and access to water, restrooms, and trash receptacles are paved. 5 RV sites are designated accessible: 2 with electrical hookups, 3 have no hookups. These sites are not consistently similar in size or accessible amenities. At reservation time, ascertain that the site accommodates your needs. If a site is not available or hookups are required, contact one of the private campgrounds outside the park for those amenities. A list can be downloaded at https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/publications.htm. The amphitheater, located between D & E loops, has no accessible parking, and the access paths are soft soil without lighting. Speak with the ranger presenting the program about safe access and other needs.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground