Last Updated on November 22, 2020 The trip to the USA’s deepest lake is an unforgettable experience. Crater Lake National Park Oregon offers many activities to take advantage of. With its calm dazzling waters, the clearest and bluest in America, this place is wonderful and so photogenic that it is difficult to leave it. Our...
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Your photos of Crater Lake are absolutely gorgeous. I had no idea it had formed from a collapsing volcano, but I suppose that makes sense! I would love to stare into almost 2000 ft deep crystal blue water. And I think if I made it there, I would just have to jump off that 15 ft cliff! Also, thank you for including the list of photography viewpoints.
This is such a comprehensive guide, if I had any questions as I was reading you’d answered them by the end. I was really pleased to read there are some easy hikes because I would love to visit someday to try and capture some equally amazing photos. I was surprised to read that you can swim in the lake, with it being so deep I imagine it’s freezing! Brave souls who are willing to experience that!
Such a beautiful lake! Didn’t think that swimming would be allowed since the lake is so deep. Sounds like quite the adventure.
I visited the US a couple of years back. San Fran, LA, and Vegas. Missed Oregon. Need to go back to the US. There is so much to see and do.
Wow, this is a huge crater lake and totally gorgeous! In the Philippines, we also have a similar crater lake called Taal Lake, where the Taal Volcano is located (an active volcano). We enjoyed the same experience but not until this year when it suddenly erupted. We don’t know if we can still enjoy it or even get near it since the damage is vast.
The first photo of Crater Lake National park with amazing orange colored clouds has sold me out for this place. Good to know that this is second deepest lake in North America. Every stop is here worth stopping and too many photogenic spots. I would really get up early and wait for sunrise as sunrise here looks very beautiful. Even the Crater Lake hikes is moderate and so I can do them. Thanks for all information and tips to visit this area.
Hi Agnes! When did you go? Is this recent? Is it true that they are closing some parts of the park for the winter season? If so, would you know when this will take effect? Is it also possible to camp? I appreciate all your help! I’d really love to start my national parks adventure!
Crater Lake NP looks so peaceful and beautiful. I like all of your pictures, and the sunrise is stunningly beautiful. It’s good to know that the hike to see both sunrise and sunset are moderate category and not that far.
I wish I read this before we went! We totally didn’t expect there to be snow in June and that much of the park’s roads would still be impassable. I wish we could have stayed and done that Pinnacles hike and stayed for sunrise…but now we have a good guide for next time : )
I’ve never heard of Crater Lake National Park Oregon and never knew this was the deepest lake in the US. I’ve only been to Oregon once and we did the coastline. If I do go to Crater Lake National I will drive it:) Ps, I loved the photos really detailed wood shots! Nikki
Such a detailed informative post on Crater Lake. I haven’t been to that side of the world yet, but this post is totally inspiring me to visit the place! The sunrise and star burst effect is absolute treat, so are the view points of the lake. I would love to visit Crater Lake one day!
Didn’t know that Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the US. There are so many interesting things to do there. It is picturesque as well. I like your detailed write-up – especially the heads-up you have given on the nearest Gas Stations and photography tips. Thanks for sharing the details.
I love that you listed all the hikes by how strenuous they are! definitely handy info, and these photos are stunning. We really have the best things on the West Coast it seems 😉 Thanks for sharing
Pictures are so breathtaking and the post is so informative, would love to explore more of Oregon 🙂
I lived in the US for almost 4 months and I travelled frequently for 2 years but never made it to Crater Lake. Your blog has convinced me that I should make Crater Lake a priority. Such beautiful sunsets and views are definitely not to be missed.
592 meters is quite deep ideal for snorkeling first timers. And, the sunset over the lake is amazing. Love your photos.
I love your sunset/sunrise pictures! That’s absolutely stunning. Thank you for putting all the best places for pictures in the post – definitely saving for when I can get to Crater Lake
LOVE reading your blog post. Wonderful information and tips – but, your photos are STELLAR!
Crater Lake is stunning, thanks for sharing the interesting facts about its formation, and hike opportunities around it!
I was unaware that the crater lake is so beautiful. You have clicked beautiful photos. I would love to go for a hike around the lake. Needless to say, the article was quite informative with all the necessary suggestions in place. I would definitely like to visit it someday.