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Hi, I’m Natalie, and I am a national parks-obsessed mom who has compiled all of the details, itineraries, and activities information for the perfect trip to the deepest lake in the United States

Whether you need to know what the park’s known for or what to do while you’re there, you’ll find it here.

I only write about places I’ve been and experiences that I’ve had, so you’re getting up-to-date advice from a parent who has been there.

Crater Lake at a glance

  • Covers 13,000 acres

  • Located in southwestern Oregon

  • Can hike down to the lake or on the rim

  • See the lake on the Scenic Rim Drive, or by boat tour

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Best Tours for Kids at Crater Lake

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