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Crater Lake is quite a site to behold and, yes, it really is this blue! The lake is the product of a 7,700 year-old collapse of volcanic Mt. Mazama, leaving a 2,000 foot deep lake surrounded by 2,000 foot high cliffs.
We camped at Joseph H. Stewart State Park, which is located on Lost Creek Reservoir about 30 miles southwest of the lake. This is a fantastic campground - maybe a little open for tent camping, but great if you have kids because it has a great playground. And, of course, there's fishing in the reservoir.
In between Joseph H. Stewart State Park and Crater Lake is Natural Bridge Viewpoint, where the wild Upper Rogue River disappears into a series of underground lava tubes and surges back to the surface several hundred feet downstream. There's some great hiking here, too.
About 30 miles due north of Crater Lake is Diamond Lake and the Diamond Lake Lodge. The lodge is your classic 1930's era structure, with all of the classic activities that you would expect; paddle boats, sailing, swimming, etc. It's a great place to go for an afternoon picnic.
This entire area is a recreational dream, with miles of hiking and riding trails and an equal amount of fire breaks for ATV's and dirtbikes. There are also a lot of sights to see, so if you're going be sure to allot plenty of time!
Great job in posting! I was there in 1982 for a weekend and your photos are stunning! Excellent work! Keep them coming the photos and the stories!
A canvas campateer
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