Beatty, OR

Crater Lake National Park

National Park

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...

Entrance: $30

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Boat Tour, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fis...

Weather: July, August, and September are your best bets for warm, dry weather. In May, June, and October, sunny days alternate with periods of rain and snow. Winters at Crater Lake are long and snowy. Storms f...

Lava Beds National Monument

National Monument

Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, histo...

Entrance: $25

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours,...

Weather: Park elevations range from 4,000 to 5,700 feet. Cold weather is possible any time of year, and snow has been recorded in all months. Winter day­time highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F. Morning fog ...

Tule Lake National Monument

National Monument

Tule Lake National Monument includes both Tule Lake Segregation Center, the largest and most controversial of the sites where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II, and Camp Tulelake, which was first a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, then an additional facility to detain Japanes...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: Summer daytime highs average 75° to 80°F; lows average 50°F. Occasional thunderstorms occur in summer. Winter daytime highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F. Morning fog is frequent from autumn through...