Where Crater Lake Is Located?

Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when the 12,000 foot (3,660 meter) high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption.

Where is Crater Lake located exactly?

Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon, which is also home to the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the stunning Rogue River, the Oregon Caves and vineyards, chocolatiers and cheesemakers galore.

What is the closest city to Crater Lake?

Crater Lake National Park is located in southern Oregon along the Cascade crest. The Pacific Ocean is 100 miles to the west; two of the nearest major cities are Klamath Falls, 60 miles to the southeast, and Medford, 80 miles to the southwest.