We don't close when it snows.
Most lodges around Crater Lake shut down October through May. We stay open. The cabins are heated, the vacation home has radiant floors, and Crater Lake National Park in winter is unbelievable in the quiet.
Book a winter stay →Why come in winter
The crowds leave. The lake stays.
Heated cabins + vacation home
Cabins with A/C + heat. Vacation home with RADIANT heated floors throughout. Capsule with space heater + glass walls.
RV sites open year-round
Full and partial hookup sites stay open all winter. EV charging too — Tesla Supercharger + Chargepoint.
Snowshoeing at Annie Creek
10 minutes from the resort. Snow-park permit required (sold at the store).
Crater Lake in the snow
The rim viewpoint stays accessible most days. South Rim Drive itself closes seasonally — check NPS for daily conditions.
30% off Jan–Feb (current promo)
Save 30% on cabin and vacation home stays through the slow months. Free cancellation 30+ days out.
Empty trails, empty roads
While other Crater Lake lodging is shuttered, we host the few people who know to come in winter. It's a different kind of trip.
Winter-ready stays
Pick where to wait out the snow.
Vacation Home
Radiant heated floors throughout. Sleeps 12. The premium winter stay.
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Cabins (13)
Heated, pet-friendly, year-round. 6 layouts. 30% off Jan–Feb.
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Capsule
Glass walls into the snow. Space heater + heated bathroom. Year-round.
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RV Sites
Full + partial hookups, plowed access. Many winter snowbirds book us.
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General Store
Firewood, ice, beer, snow-park permits. Last stop before the rim.
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Driving + Chains
Routes from Klamath Falls, Medford, Bend, Portland + chain advice.
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Common questions
Winter at Crater Lake — answered.
- Is Crater Lake Resort open in winter?
- Yes — we are open year-round. Cabins, vacation home, capsule, RV sites (full + partial), and the general store all operate through the winter months. Most other lodging in the Crater Lake area closes October through May; we stay open.
- Is Crater Lake National Park open in winter?
- Yes — Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, though Rim Drive inside the park closes seasonally (typically October – June). The south rim viewpoint is plowed and accessible most days. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and National Park Service ranger programs continue all winter.
- Do I need chains or 4WD?
- Chains can be required during heavy storms on US-97 and OR-62 (December – March). Most days the highways are plowed and accessible in regular vehicles. Check ODOT TripCheck before you drive. 4WD is helpful but not always required.
- What is there to do here in winter?
- Snowshoe at Annie Creek Sno-Park (10 min from the resort). Cross-country ski. Photograph elk in the Fort Klamath meadow at dawn. Drive to the Crater Lake rim viewpoint. Soak in a cabin with heated floors. Visit the Train Mountain Museum (winter hours). Stay by the fire.
- Can I see snow at Crater Lake?
- Yes — Crater Lake gets some of the highest snowfall in Oregon. December – April typically has deep snow at the rim. The lake itself rarely freezes (too deep) but the surrounding rim and forest are blanketed.
- What's the 30% off winter promo?
- Cabin and vacation home stays are 30% off in January and February. Cancellation policy still applies (free cancellation 30+ days out). Use the booking link below — discount applies automatically.
- Is glamping available in winter?
- No — our canvas bell tent glamping is May 15 – October 15 only. For winter stays, book a cabin or the vacation home (heated), the capsule (with space heater), or an RV site.
- Are pets okay in winter?
- Yes — same pet policy year-round. Cabins, glamping, RV, and tent sites are pet-friendly ($25/night cabins, $10/night RV/tent). The vacation home is the only no-pet accommodation.