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Crater lake National Park, Oregon, USA
Crater lake National Park, Oregon, USA
The view of the lake from watchman trail. Really cool hike and definitely worth it. #lake #oregon #nature #pretty
Perched in the rim of crater lake was this snow hawk. The t-shirt weather was turning the snow to slush fairly quickly, so I'm not entirely sure how long he'd been there or how long he'd stay after I was gone. I would imagine that he's gone by now. Flown south for another summer, likely never to return. #nationalpark
I know this isn't the only picture of crater lake on here, but I think it's one of the best I took on my most recent roadtrip, a tour of the pacific northwest. The clear but cloudy sky reflected perfectly in the pool of crater lake and the clusters of snow and ice were just barely clinging to the shaded sides of the mountains late in June. Wizard Island looks snow-free, but wandering to the other side showed that the snows still clung to its rocky crags. I don't know too much about when to and when not to visit, but late June worked out very well for me. Just enough snow and just enough shorts-weather. #nationalpark
Crater Lake Resort

Crater Lake Resort

3 out of 5
50711 OR-62 Chiloquin OR
Stay at this cabin in Chiloquin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
Nice cabins and RV spots. 2 queen cabin had a well-stocked kitchen.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Union Creek Resort

Union Creek Resort

3 out of 5
56484 Highway 62 Prospect OR
Stay at this cabin in Prospect. Enjoy free parking, a gift shop and a picnic area. Popular attraction Natural Bridge Trail is located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (914 reviews)
We have stayed at Union Creek Resort many times, and have enjoyed them every time! On this trip, there were 10 of us. This time, the staff was especially helpful. I asked for and received early check-in. I noticed that some of the pots were showing signs of excessive wear, and the staff immediately ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Dawson House Lodge

Dawson House Lodge

2.5 out of 5
109455 Hwy 97 North Chemult OR
Fully refundable
The price is ₹8,070 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
₹8,070
₹8,838 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chemult. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (595 reviews)
Great for the price and close to Crater Lake National Park.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

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Crater Lake Resort

Crater Lake Resort

3 out of 5
50711 OR-62 Chiloquin OR
Stay at this cabin in Chiloquin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
Nice cabins and RV spots. 2 queen cabin had a well-stocked kitchen.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Crater Lake Resort
Union Creek Resort

Union Creek Resort

3 out of 5
56484 Highway 62 Prospect OR
Stay at this cabin in Prospect. Enjoy free parking, a gift shop and a picnic area. Popular attraction Natural Bridge Trail is located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (914 reviews)
We have stayed at Union Creek Resort many times, and have enjoyed them every time! On this trip, there were 10 of us. This time, the staff was especially helpful. I asked for and received early check-in. I noticed that some of the pots were showing signs of excessive wear, and the staff immediately ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Union Creek Resort
Lakefront Cabin w/ Water & Mtn Views in Chiloquin

Lakefront Cabin w/ Water & Mtn Views in Chiloquin

3 out of 5
Chiloquin OR
Stay at this cottage in Chiloquin. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Train Mountain Railroad Museum and Kla-Mo-Ya Casino are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
Not as advertised
Pros: Check-in was keyless and easy. Beds were fine, kitchen was well stocked with tools for cooking. The lake views were also a draw for sure, and it was quiet. Cons: It was a hot day and the inside of the house was VERY warm (88 F). Despite what was advertised, there is NOT central AC. There is ...

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Lakefront Cabin w/ Water & Mtn Views in Chiloquin
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Popular places to visit

Crater lake view

Crater Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crater Lake during your travels in Crater Lake. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Crater Lake
The Pinnacles, Crater Lake, Oregon

The Pinnacles

Explore the great outdoors at The Pinnacles, a lovely green space in Crater Lake. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and waterfalls.

The Pinnacles
Eagle Cove from the Visitors Center in Crater Lake National Park

Rim Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Rim Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Crater Lake. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Rim Visitor Center
Assorted flowers along the meadow path of the Castle Crest Wildflower Trail in Crater Lake National Park.

Castle Creek Wildflower Trail

You can take time to visit Castle Creek Wildflower Trail during your travels to Crater Lake. Wander the lakeside and forests while you're in the area.

Castle Creek Wildflower Trail

Steel Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Steel Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Crater Lake. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Steel Visitor Center

Cleetwood Cove Trailhead

You can take time to visit Cleetwood Cove Trailhead during your travels to Crater Lake. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and waterfalls.

Cleetwood Cove Trailhead

Cities near Crater Lake

Mt. Thielsen’s steep summit spire was formed via glacial erosion after the volcano ceased erupting. It’s seen here towering over Diamond Lake from neighboring volcano, Mt. Bailey. Bailey itself is much younger and as such is more rounded on the summit - it has not been as whittled by ice. Discoveries like these are why my husband and two dogs and I have been on the road for three months in our van! #adventure

Idleyld Park

Aerial view of Chemult Spirit Creek Falls in Frenchie Falls river park, Oregon, United States.

Chemult

Grazing beef steers with mountains in the background

Chiloquin

scenery at Klamanth falls town and lake ewauna oregon

Klamath Falls

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