Crater Lake National Park Visitors
America's deepest, bluest lake, held within a volcanic caldera.
| Year | Total Visits |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 410,749 |
| 1980 | 455,143 |
| 1981 | 503,404 |
| 1982 | 435,589 |
| 1983 | 379,008 |
| 1984 | 419,829 |
| 1985 | 390,604 |
| 1986 | 402,789 |
| 1987 | 460,550 |
| 1988 | 443,430 |
| 1989 | 430,734 |
| 1990 | 384,941 |
| 1991 | 456,931 |
| 1992 | 461,668 |
| 1993 | 381,747 |
| 1994 | 454,215 |
| 1995 | 496,041 |
| 1996 | 476,957 |
| 1997 | 451,548 |
| 1998 | 471,865 |
| 1999 | 417,992 |
| 2000 | 426,883 |
| 2001 | 457,373 |
| 2002 | 456,620 |
| 2003 | 479,183 |
| 2004 | 417,066 |
| 2005 | 447,240 |
| 2006 | 388,972 |
| 2007 | 468,958 |
| 2008 | 415,686 |
| 2009 | 446,516 |
| 2010 | 448,319 |
| 2011 | 423,551 |
| 2012 | 447,251 |
| 2013 | 523,027 |
| 2014 | 535,508 |
| 2015 | 614,712 |
| 2016 | 756,344 |
| 2017 | 711,749 |
| 2018 | 720,659 |
| 2019 | 704,512 |
| 2020 | 670,500 |
| 2021 | 647,751 |
| 2022 | 527,259 |
| 2023 | 559,976 |
| 2024 | 504,942 |
| 2025 | 632,242 |
Crater Lake National Park, located in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon, is a breathtaking natural wonder renowned for its extraordinarily deep and vibrant blue water, the deepest lake in the United States. Formed over 7,700 years ago in the caldera of a collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama, the lake's pristine beauty is framed by towering cliffs that plunge up to 2,000 feet to its surface. Visitors are treated to spectacular panoramic vistas from numerous viewpoints along the scenic Rim Drive, offering iconic sights like Wizard Island and the Phantom Ship rock formation. Outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the park's splendor through a variety of activities, including hiking trails that offer stunning overlooks or lead to the lake shore, interpretive boat tours, swimming in the pure, cold waters, fishing, and, in winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing across its snow-laden landscapes.
Data Source: National Park Service Stats