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Crater Lake National Park Tour

Oregon Oregon
4.9
75923 ratings
$18.99

Crater Lake National Park Tour

(75923)
Oregon Oregon
 
4.9
75923 ratings
Trusted by 1,000+ Shaka Guiders
Trusted by 1,000+ Shaka Guiders
21 Must-See Stops
21 Must-See Stops
3+ hours of Audio
3+ hours of Audio
4 Starting Points
4 Starting Points
Multiple Direction
Multiple Direction
Half-Day Driving Tour
Half-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Explore the spectacular beauty of Oregon’s Crater Lake! On Shaka Guide’s Crater Lake National Park Tour, we’ll guide you around the rim of this breathtaking sapphire gem and point out the best views and trails in the park. As you drive, we'll tell you the fascinating history of this region, regale you with mysterious tales and legends, and share about the unique plants and animals that call this place home. Let us show you why Crater Lake is “like no place on Earth.”

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Explore Rim Village for stunning panoramic views of Crater Lake, along with visitor amenities, historic buildings, and interpretive exhibits.
• Ascend the Watchman Trail for unparalleled vistas of Crater Lake and Wizard Island from the historic fire lookout at Watchman Overlook.
• Enjoy sweeping, unobstructed views of the deep blue Crater Lake and surrounding caldera from Merriam Point Overlook.
• Hike the Cleetwood Cove Trail to reach the only legal access point to the shores of Crater Lake, perfect for swimming, fishing, and boat tours.
• Wander through lush forests on the Plaikni Falls Trail to discover the serene and picturesque Plaikni Falls, a hidden gem within Crater Lake National Park.

Crater Lake National Park Tour Map

Meet the Creators

Phil Schoen

Phil Schoen

Narrator

I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.

Crater Lake National Park Tour FAQS

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Inclusions:

  • GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
  • Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
  • Offline access after download
  • Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
  • Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
  • Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
  • Lifetime access after purchase

Exclusions:

  • Transportation (self-guided; use your own vehicle)
  • Entrance or admission fees (park passes required)
  • Parking fees at attractions or stops

This tour has 20 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to Know Before You Go! 

  • National Park Pass 
  • Cell phone (with tour downloaded!)
  • Car charger
  • Phone mount for car
  • Flashlight - for sunrise or sunset hikes 
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Trekking poles (recommended if hiking to Mount Scott, Watchman Peak or Garfield Peak)
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen & sunglasses 
  • Hat
  • Water 
  • Snacks and/or picnic food (Remember to pack up leftovers/don’t leave crumbs) *The only places to get food in the park are at Rim Village and Mazama Village.
  • First aid kit/medications
  • Emergency roadside assistance kit
  • Swimsuit and towel if interested in swimming in Crater Lake

What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees on the tour: 

  • Entrance to the park is $30 per vehicle. 

Although the park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the park’s facilities' hours of operation vary based on the season. The park also experiences seasonal road closures. We highly recommend you visit the park’s website before you go.

  • Mazama Village Camper Store
    • Mid-May to mid-Jun: 9 am - 9 pm
    • Mid-Jun to mid-Sep: 7 am - 9 pm
  • Mazama Gas Pumps
    • Same as store hours
    • After mid-Sep: 10 am - 6 pm
  • Steel Information Center
    • Daily from 10 am - 5 pm
  • Rim Village Cafe and Gift Shop
    • Open seasonally May - October from 9 am - 8 pm
  • Rim Visitor Center
    • Open seasonally June - September 9:30 am - 5 pm

Yes! The tour has four starting points: North Diamond Lake, OR; Chemult, OR; north of Fort Klamath, OR; and the junction between OR 230 and Highway 62. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting. 

If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.




Travelers can begin the tour at any park entrance and have the option of driving clockwise or counterclockwise around Crater Lake. (We recommend driving around the lake counterclockwise for the easiest access to the overlooks.)

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:


  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
  • The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.

Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.

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Reviews

4.9 75923 Ratings
  • MonicaBart
  • 04 Apr 2026

We enjoyed the information we could hear. Unfortunately in many areas the GPS didn’t sync up with the phone and information wasn’t played. I have an iPhone and Verizon phone service.

  • Mountndood
  • 04 Apr 2026

Discovered Shaka four years ago when in Maui. Purchased the Road to Hana guide and it was outstanding. Loved it so much that we stayed on the backside of the tour. We’re in Palm Springs this week, and visited JTNP today. Last minute decision to purchase the Shaka tour for the park. Honestly made the trip much more enjoyable - and efficient. I can’t fathom why anybody wouldn’t use this guide for this particular NP. Thank you for a great day, and well not make the mistake of traveling without Shaka in the future!

  • Mark Brinda
  • 03 Apr 2026

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  • matt27#
  • 02 Apr 2026

My family and I love Shaka guide and have used for multiple trips!! Highly recommend!

  • Mmparikh79
  • 02 Apr 2026

Our family has loved the 4 drives we took with the Shaka Guide and look forward to more to come! The stories are great and we feel like we are on a tour with a local guide!

  • Kylie414
  • 02 Apr 2026

We love Shaka Guides. Joshua Tree tour was excellent. We only did the Western to Northern loop. Wish we had more time to do the Southern entrance loop. Content, music, stories - all informative and interesting. The only thing was that the app did not pair well with Apple Car Play. It was glitchy. Every time the guide talked, it would switch to my phone. I had to pause and play for it to go back thru Apple Car Play. A little annoying. Overall an excellent tour. Can’t wait to do another one.

  • Mechelle Lowe
  • 01 Apr 2026

Shaka is fabulous!! We used it in Hawaii, and now in some national parks. It absolutely makes the experience so much better by giving information before and during your stops. The GPS is amazing. if you go off track it picks as soon as you're back on. Absolutely recommend!!! 👍 👍

  • Allivie
  • 01 Apr 2026

I have a lot of these and love that I will be using them again in 2027 and will be adding several more for the trip! I highly recommend!!

  • WashingtonSandra
  • 01 Apr 2026

We loved almost everything about our Shaka tour of Arches, Canyonlands, and La Sal Mountain Loop. I wish I had the option on 4 1/2 stars. The guide synced well with our GPS and we got through all three parks with ease. The narrative was interesting and we learned so much about the area. The music was an added bonus. We were also pleasantly surprised by the added bonus of guidance through Dead Horse Point State Park. Our glitch was at the end of the La Sal Mountain Loop we opted for the additional stop at Courthouse Wash to see petroglyphs. Twice the guide said the stop was 1/2 mile ahead but we weren't told where to stop. Other than that the Shaka guide was great! We also used Shaka for Maui and found it to be so helpful.

  • Lindsay Rose
  • 01 Apr 2026

This was the perfect guide for self guided tours. I was able to enjoy all the sites with my family instead of trying to google or read about all the sites. It was also extremely helpful that the app required me to download the tour, since we didn’t have service for over 50% of the time on the trip. We didn’t even have WiFi in our vehicle which never goes out.

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