Crater Lake
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Crater Lake is a National Forest campground near Susanville, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,700 ft
40.6270, -121.0621 in Lassen. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Crater Lake?
No. Crater Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Crater Lake?
Camping at Crater Lake costs Single Site: $10 per night.
Is there drinking water at Crater Lake?
Yes, Crater Lake has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Crater Lake?
Crater Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Crater Lake
Bogard Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
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- Fee
- Not on record
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- Not on record
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- Single Site: $12 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
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- Not on record
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- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Susanville and campgrounds in Lassen.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01