ROUTES TO THE PARK
Best Routes to the Park
Exploring Oregon’s Only National Park and Neighborhood
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KLAMATH FALLS
DISCOVER KLAMATH (Highway 97, 56 miles from Crater Lake) With Discover Klamath’s help, you’ll travel like a local and realize that Klamath County has an abundance of attractions and activities for you. There’s just MORE here. More sights to see, more things to do, and more places to explore in 300 days of sunshine each year. With over 6,000 square miles to venture, Klamath County is home to Oregon’s premier national park, Crater Lake, and is only a stone’s throw away from Lava Beds National Monument. You can paddle in brilliant blue waters, hike and explore vast open spaces, marvel at breathtaking views, and hit the trails on the diverse range of mountain biking trails for all skill levels. Let Discover Klamath help you plan your trip! Location: Visitor Center, 205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls, Oregon. Phone: 800-445-6728.
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LA PINE
LA PINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (HWY 97, 61 miles to Crater Lake) – The City of La Pine, south of Bend on HWY 97, welcomes you to Family-friendly driving adventures. La Pine offers “Loop” tours for Newberry Crater- Oregon’s other Crater! Explore the Crater Lake Loop: from La Pine down Hwy 97 via Train Mountain and historic Fort Klamath to Crater Lake, Union Creek, Shady Cove and north to Diamond Lake, returning by Hwy 97. The High Lakes Loop explores Sunriver and local lakes. The High Desert Loop (Outback!) takes you east to Fort Rock State Park, Heritage Village Museum, Christmas Valley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, and Paisley. Find more information info at the La Pine Chamber and Visitor Center or go online www.lapine.org. Location: 51429 Huntington Rd, La Pine OR 97739, phone: 541-536-9771
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I-5
The main interstate to/from Oregon is I-5 – western side of the Cascade Mountains. There are numerous cities that offer easy access to Crater Lake from I-5. The most popular ones (south to north) are Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass, Canyonville, Roseburg and Eugene (from I-5, take Highway 58 to Highway 97 to the Park).
MEDFORD
TRAVEL MEDFORD (Interstate 5, 76 miles to Crater Lake) – Infuse your life with the unexpected sights, sounds, and experiences of the Rogue Valley. With more than 200 days of sunshine a year, Medford and the Rogue Valley radiate with outdoor opportunities – Play nine, find a trail, paddle across a lake, zip-line above riverbed, or choose your own adventure. Dotted with boutique vineyards and breathtaking wine trails, the hills of Medford and surrounding Rogue Valley offer more than 70 varieties of wine. Named a top global wine destination, marvel as you unearth undiscovered varietals one sip at a time. Diverse culinary experiences abound with internationally-prized food like Rogue Creamery, Harry and David and Lillie Belle Farms. Medford’s foodie scene is an extension of our roots: organic farmers, master cheesemakers, brew aficionados, and innovative chefs. Find electrifying theater among intimate crowds with some of the best live performances on the West Coast. Medford and the Rogue Valley bring you a diverse repertoire of high-caliber performances, live shows and outdoor productions. Sip Wine. Run Rapids. Play nine. Explore Trails. Create Stories. Visit Medford. VISITOR INFORMATION: Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, 1-800-469-6307.
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ASHLAND
TRAVEL ASHLAND (89 miles to Crater Lake) – Live your daydreams in Ashland! Come explore their trails, taste their flavors and sip their wines. Nestled at the convergence of the Cascade and Siskiyou mountains, Ashland is the ideal basecamp destination, offering amazing hospitality, a welcoming vibe to relax and a vibrant culinary scene and shops to enjoy. Follow @TravelAshland on Instagram and Facebook. Visit their site to learn more and plan your trip today. Location: 110 East Main Street. Ashland, Oregon 97520 Phone: 541.482.3486
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GRANTS PASS
VISIT GRANTS PASS (96 miles to Crater Lake) – Conveniently located on the I-5 corridor, Grants Pass is your perfect Crater Lake Country base camp with easy access to Crater Lake, Oregon Caves National Monument, and Southern Oregon Wine Country. The historic downtown is filled with local boutiques for tax-free shopping and restaurants that will delight your palate. The neighboring Applegate and Illinois Valleys provide local farm experiences as well as renowned wines. Don’t miss your chance for a world-class river experience on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, whether it’s on a jet boat, kayaking, fishing, or a whitewater rafting adventure. Visit Grants Pass, DOWNTOWN WELCOME CENTER: 198 SW 6th Street, Grants Pass, Phone (541) 476-7574.
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EUGENE
TRAVEL LANE COUNTY (Crater Lake 164 miles via Hwy 58 or 161 miles I-5 via Cottage Grove) – Take a Cascades road trip to Crater Lake. On your way, visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center (in Eugene) to learn about road conditions, weather, free maps, and points of interest. Discover in the Eugene and Springfield areas wineries, breweries, performing and visual arts activities, outdoor recreation sites and sports. The Hwy 58 route takes you via Oakridge, The Mountain Biking Capital of the Northwest. Along this route is Salt Creek Falls, Oregon’s second highest continuous waterfall. Another route option goes south on I-5 to Roseburg via Cottage Grove. Take a ride on the designated Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway and explore a city with the largest concentration of historic covered bridges west of the Mississippi. Visitor Center Location: 754 Olive Street, Eugene, 541-484-5307.
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HIGHWAY 101
Just because you are exploring the scenic Oregon Coast it doesn’t mean you have to miss Crater Lake. The Park is a wonderful one day excursion from the coast and there are convenient routes to the Park from many cities including (south to north) Brookings, Bandon and Coos Bay/North Bend.
OREGON SOUTH COAST
BANDON (Highway 101, 187 miles to Crater Lake) – Many Crater Lake visitors don’t realize that combining a tour of Oregon’s spectacular South Coast is very doable with a visit to the Park. There are numerous routes that connect the coast to the Park. You can either start or end your trip with a coastal experience. The highlights of any South Coast visit is the town of Bandon (Visitor Center location: 300 Second Street, Old Town, Bandon, OR, Phone: 1.541.347.9616) is a charming and unspoiled town that is world-famous as the home of Bandon Dunes, one of the top golf destinations in the world.