Regulations United States Crater Lake National Park
Wizard Island
Hiking
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Wizard Island
- - Wizard Island is closed to the public except during summer daytime hours for visitors who access the island via authorized boat tours. All visitors must depart the island with the final concession boat of the day.
Published by National Park Service, 30 Dec 2025 · Crater Lake National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025
In Crater Lake National Park
Regulated zone
Crater Lake National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Within Crater Lake caldera, between the rim and the lake
- - Areas within the Crater Lake caldera between the caldera rim edge and Crater Lake except the Cleetwood Cove Trail and areas on the shoreline extending 300 feet on either side of the Cleetwood dock facility are closed to public entry.
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The area within 500 yards of Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, and Spotted Owl nesting sites
- - The area within 500 yards of Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, and Spotted Owl nesting sites during critical nesting periods is closed to public entry.
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Llao Rock Research Natural Area (RNA)
- - The Llao Rock Research Natural Area (RNA) is closed to public entry whenever the area is covered by less than one continuous foot of snow. The Llao Rock RNA is located along the northwest caldera rim and encompasses 435 acres.
Published by National Park Service, 30 Dec 2025 · Crater Lake National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Camping:
- - Front-country camping is restricted to designated campsites in established campgrounds and backcountry camping is restricted to those locations listed in the terms and conditions under §2.10 of this compendium.
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Backcountry Camping
- - Backcountry camping is permitted in areas beyond one mile from any maintained road, subject to the following conditions and provided the site is not otherwise closed.
- - A permit is required for backcountry camping.
Published by National Park Service, 30 Dec 2025 · Crater Lake National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, December 2025