National Park Service · Oregon
Lost Creek Campground
National Park Service · Oregon, United States · in Crater Lake National Park
- Sites
- 16
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 6,001 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Crater Lake National Park
- Nearest town
- Crater Lake
- Address
- Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR, 97604
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
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).
Fees
Tent Only: $5. 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 23° | 10° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 23° | 2° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 24° | 11° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 25° | 8° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 34° | 23° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 40° | 28° | 83° | 4 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 48° | 38° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 48° | 39° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 42° | 33° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 36° | 25° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 30° | 7° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 23° | 6° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Plaikni Falls · 1.9 mi as the crow flies
Plaikni Falls Trail 1.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Pinnacles · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
The Pinnacles Trail 0.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Crater Peak · 3.0 mi as the crow flies
Crater Peak Trail 3.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Sun Notch · 3.2 mi as the crow flies
Sun Notch Trail 0.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Mount Scott · 3.4 mi as the crow flies
Mount Scott Trail 2.2 mi Hike · Drive there
All 39 trails in Crater Lake National Park
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Scott Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Annie Creek Snow Park · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site · Oregon State Parks · 10 mi · 12 sites
- Williamson River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 18 mi
- Collier Memorial State Park · Oregon State Parks · 18 mi · 64 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-05-28. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.