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Crater Lake National Park

Experience one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon

Enjoy 79 scenic miles from Ashland Hills Hotel along The Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway – known as the “highway of waterfalls” to Crater Lake. No place on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past. At 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is the seventh deepest lake in the world and the deepest in the United States. It lies inside a volcanic basin, created when Mount Mazama erupted over 7,000 years ago. It’s a place of immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom.

Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake in the winter

Summer Months:

  • Trolley Tour around the lake perimeter.

  • Bicycling – One of the most popular bicycle routes at Crater Lake is the 33-mile Rim Drive

  • Fishing – Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout are prevalent. No fishing license is required within park boundaries

  • Swimming

  • Hiking – 90 miles of hiking trails, with 33 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail pass through the park

  • Explor Crater Lake Boat Tours: The best way to see Crater Lake is by boat! For visitors wanting to explore Wizard Island, they offer a boat cruise or a quick shuttle ride straight to the island.

Winter Months:

  • Cross country skiing tours

  • 9 different skiing trails available

  • Snowshoeing

  • Snowmobiling is available just outside the boundaries of the national park

Directions from Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites:

  • Head west on Ashland St toward Clover Ln

  • Turn right to merge onto I-5 N toward Medford

  • Take exit 30 for OR-62 E toward OR-238 W/N Medford/Crater Lake

  • Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto OR-62 E/Crater Lake Hwy

  • Continue straight onto OR-62 E

  • Turn right to stay on OR-62 E

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