Photo: NPS Photo

Mazama Campground

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

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Reservations$5–$59 / nightClosed now: Winter Closure of Mazama Campground

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214Sites

214Reservable

$5–$59Per night

50 ftRVs

121 tent only75 rv only18 electric hookups

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/.

Fees

Tent Site Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.	$38.00
RV No-hookups Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.	$38.00
RV Electricity Only Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.	$50.00
RV Full Hookups Site details for individual sites and reservation information can be found on recreation.gov.	$59.00
PCT Hikers and Bicyclist Walk-In Camp This group site is reserved for visitors arriving by bicycle or on foot with no vehicles. Registration fees are per person.	$5.00

Season & 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/. .

⛔ Winter Closure of Mazama Campground: Oct 7, 2026 – Jun 5, 2027

Amenities

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

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 50 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 35 ft
RV notes	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.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	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.
Wheelchair	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
ADA	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.
Cell	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).
Also	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.

Getting there

Mazama Village, Crater Lake, OR 97604

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.

Contact

(866) 292-6720 · frontdesk@explorecraterlake.com

Other campgrounds in Crater Lake

Lost Creek16 sites · $5 · First come, first served · No RVs

About Mazama

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.

Photos

blue and white tent next to a picnic table at a campsite — A tent campsite at Mazama Village Campground · NPS Photo

long benches with a center walk face a raised amphitheater structure with screen — The amphitheater hosts nightly ranger programs in July, August, and early September. · NPS photo

A white Solera RV with one slide out, two bikes on a rack, many stickers from national parks — Plenty of room for slide-outs · NPS photo /2021 Mike Connolly

Campsite with picnic table, fire ring and wood, two small tents, and a hammock hung between trees — Prepared to camp and enjoy a campfire. · NPS photo

a small half moon shaped light green trailer parked in campsite # B10 — A few electric and full hook-up sites are available in Mazama Campground. · NPS photo /2021 Mike Connolly

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

Partly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

32°F

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

39°F

Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

26°F

Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

37°F

Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

28°F

Rain And Snow

Sun, Nov 15

Day

36°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

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).

Rules

PETS: At the campsite, and when walking the paved areas including the road, pets must be on a 6 foot or shorter leash that is held and controlled by a person. HOURS: Check-in after 4 pm and check-out before 11 am. Generators are allowed between 8 am and 8 pm. Campground quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: The maximum number of people per campsite is 6 and 2 vehicles. Camping is limited to 30 days per calendar year, with no more than 14 consecutive days. 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. VEHICLES AND BICYCLES: To protect the vegetation, please keep all vehicles including motorcycles, trailers, and autos on paved surfaces. Ride bicycles on the road not between campsites or on trails.

Trails near camp

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