Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.
Wizard Island
Looking at Crater Lake and Wizard Island from Discovery Point
Chaski Bay
A view from Garfield Peak along the rim of Crater Lake
Crater Lake
A view across Crater Lake from the lakeshore
Crater Lake from Mount Scott
A view of the caldera from Mt. Scott, the highest point in Crater Lake National Park
Vidae Falls
Water flowing over Vidae Falls
Wildflowers on Wizard Island
Wildflowers along the Wizard Island Summit Trail
Crater Lake in Winter
A view of Crater Lake in the winter
Clouds in the Caldera
Clouds in the Crater Lake Caldera
