Photo: NPS Photo

Lost Creek Campground

16 sites · $5 · First come, first served · No RVs

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First come, first served$5 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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16Sites

16First come

$5Per night

NoRVs

16 tent only

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.

Fees

Tent Only

All sites are tent-only and are $5 per night. Payment is due the day of arrival when you self-register for a site. Payment is by cash (exact change only) or a check made out to the National Park Service. Credit cards are not accepted. Senior Pass and Access Pass holders are entitled to a 50% discount. Maximum number of people per campsite is 8 with and a maximum of 2 vehicles. Lost Creek Campground is limited to 30 days each calendar year with no more than 14 consecutive days in any park campground.

$5.00

Season & hours

CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026 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.

mon Closed · tue Closed · wed Closed · thu Closed · fri Closed · sat Closed · sun Closed

Amenities

Toilets · Portable Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · none
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	RVs and trailers are not permitted.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Wood campfires are not allowed. Gas stoves and self-contained charcoal grills are permitted.
Wheelchair	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.
ADA	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.
Cell	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.
Internet	During summer season operations, wifi may be available at Annie Springs Gift Shop in Mazama Village.
Also	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.

Getting there

Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR 97604

CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026. 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.

Contact

crla_information_requests@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Crater Lake

Mazama214 sites · $5–$59 · Reservations · RVs to 50 ft

About Lost Creek

CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026 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).

Photos

four 8-inch, round, brown, wood posts with a cross beam holding the entrance sign to Lost Creek Camp — Entrance Sign to Lost Creek Campground · NPS photo

Campsite with picnic table and bear proof storage container — Lost Creek Campsites are settled in a grassy meadow surrounded by conifers. · NPS photo/Mimi Gorman

Campsite with picnic table and bear proof storage container, parking area, and site # post — Campsite 14 is in the inner circle. · NPS photo/Mimi Gorman

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

33°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

52°F

Mostly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

33°F

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

39°F

Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

27°F

Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

37°F

Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

28°F

Chance Light Snow

Sun, Nov 15

Day

35°F

Rain And Snow

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical 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).

Rules

CLOSED to RVs Lost Creek Campground is closed to recreational vehicles, buses, and vehicles with trailers. Recreational vehicles are considered to be any conveyance specifically designed for camping and equipped with self-contained toilet facilities. HOURS You can check in 24 hours a day. Check-out time is 12 pm. Generators are prohibited. Campground quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY The maximum number of people per campsite is 8. The maximum number of vehicles per campsite is 2. Camping in the park is limited to 30 days per calendar year, with no more than 14 consecutive days in any campground. FOOD STORAGE 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. GENERATORS ARE PROHIBITED Plan to camp at Mazama Campround where electrical hookups are available or if you must use a generator.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.