Rim Drive is open
Herald and News
Klamath Falls, Oregon
July 07, 2003
CRATER LAKE – Rim Drive, which circles 33 miles around Crater Lake, is now open.
Chuck Lundy, Crater Lake National Park’s superintendent, said the opening means park visitors “may now enjoy the spectacular views of Crater Lake from all of the many vista points along this scenic drive.”
Summer weather has also resulted in the opening of other park facilities and services.
The Rim Village Visitor Center is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. while the Steel Information Center at park headquarters in Munson Valley is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most hiking trails in the park are now open, although snow still covers sections of some trails. Still closed, however, are The Watchman and Mount Scott trails.
Lost Creek Campground is open for tent use only. All of the 213 campsites at Mazama Campground, near the park’s south entrance, are open with sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. People wishing to camp overnight at Mazama should arrive early in the afternoon to get the best sites.
For information on park programs call 594-3000.
Hours for concession facilities include: Mazama Village gas station, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Mazama Village Store, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Rim Village cafeteria, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Watchman restaurant, 5 to 10 p.m.; gift store, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Overnight lodging is available at Crater Lake Lodge and the Mazama Village Motor Inn. Meals are available at the lodge, although dining priority goes to people staying at the lodge. For information and reservations call (541) 830-8700. For general information on concession services call 594-2255.
Other pages in this section
- Obituary: Marion C. ‘Rib’ Ribble – December 29, 2003
- Crater Lake historic home to be restored – December 10, 2003
- Park officials seek public comments about plan to rehabilitate superintendent’s house – December 01, 2003
- Crater Lake vendor gets serious about recycling – November 12, 2003
- Rim Drive closes at Crater Lake – November 07, 2003
- East Rim at Crater closes for the winter – November 04, 2003
- New composite tour boats airlifted into Crater Lake – October 2003
- Governor appoints former KF woman to state travel council – October 19, 2003
- County claims Crater Lake – October 16, 2003
- Look up – Skies above Crater Lake are clear, too – September 25, 2003
- Friends of Crater to meet Saturday – September 29, 2003
- Norton cancels Crater Lake visit – September 17, 2003
- Researchers delve into lake’s clarity – September 15, 2003
- Sinnott Memorial Overlook: new exhibit provides answers to lake’s geologic history – September 02, 2003
- Participants call Rim Run volunteers the ‘best anywhere’ – September 02, 2003
- Crater Lake boats refloated: builder modifies engines; allows tours to resume – August 25, 2003
- Roadwork proposed near entrance of Crater Lake – August 20, 2003
- Geologist honored for Crater Lake work – August 19, 2003
- Project aims to keep Crater Lake black bears wild – August 18, 2003
- Lindgren wins 2nd straight women’s 6.7-mile run; Gregg wins men’s – August 11, 2003
- Klamath Falls native wins marathon – August 11, 2003
- Winners have no trouble with hills at end of race – August 11, 2003
- Boats land in Crater Lake: new boats to start service on Sunday – July 23, 2003
- Geologist receives research award – July 22, 2003
- At Crater Lake even ordinary years are pretty sensational – July 07, 2003
- New fleet for Crater Lake – July 07, 2003
- North entrance ready for travel: road to Crater Lake near Fort Klamath open to travelers – June 07, 2003
- Hartzogs honored – May 29, 2003
- Crater Lake ski patrol earns national honors – May 29, 2003
- Comments sought for Rim Village project – May 25, 2003
- Look at the local top 10 attractions first – May 12, 2003
- Crater Lake back to normal, spectacular self – May 12, 2003
- National Award for Crater Lake Ski Patrol – April 29, 2003
- Fee collection starts Saturday: unpredictable weather opens Crater Lake’s busy season – April 24, 2003
- Volcanic Scenic Byway gets large grant – April 21, 2003
- Local pair to help promote the Volcanic, All American Scenic road – February 03, 2003
- County repaid for Crater Lake license loan – January 07, 2003
