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Crater Lake · Rim Village: lakes review
Deepest US lake · Rim Drive views
18 October 2026 · Rim Village, Crater Lake National Park, OR
Why it is in the USA lakes guide
Crater Lake · Oregon — the deepest lake in the USA (about 1,943 feet), filling the caldera of Mount Mazama, which collapsed about 7,700 years ago. Start at Rim Village for the first view and the visitor centre, then drive part of the 33-mile Rim Drive with stops at the overlooks. The only legal way down to the water is the steep Cleetwood Cove Trail (about 1.1 miles and 700 feet each way), where swimming is allowed and summer boat tours leave for Wizard Island — but the trail has been closed for rebuilding in recent seasons, so check its status first. Heavy snow means Rim Drive is usually fully open only from about July to October.
Before you go
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Highlights
- Deepest US lake
- Rim Drive views
Tips from the guide
- Check Crater Lake’s Cleetwood Cove Trail status before planning a swim.
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