Summer Programs
Crater Lake Boat Tours are given daily from mid-July to mid-September, weather permitting. Tickets are sold only at the Cleetwood Cove Trailhead parking area. (PLEASE NOTE: Boat tour access requires hiking 2.2 miles round trip on a strenuous trail!) Please check with for the most current boat tour schedule.
Discovering Crater Lake Talks - Explore the special qualities and features of the "Jewel of the Cascades," and how it came to be. This 20 minute talk is presented three times daily starting early July through Labor Day.
Ranger's Choice Talks - Learn about different unique aspects of Crater Lake National Park. Topics vary. This 20 minute talk is presented twice daily on the back porch of Crater Lake Lodge.
Junior Ranger Program - Visitors 6-12 year old may become "Junior Rangers" by participating in this activity. The program is available at the Mazama Campground Amphitheater from early July through Labor Day.
Evening Programs - Join park rangers for in-depth presentations of various topics relating to the natural and cultural history of Crater Lake. Specific topics are posted at the visitor centers and campgrounds. Programs are presented at the Mazama Campground Amphitheater from early July through Labor Day.
Please check at park visitor centers for the most current schedule of activities.