There are three ways into Crater Lake National Park, the most convenient being from the west and south on Ore. 62, which runs through the southwest corner of the park.
To get to the park's west entrance, drive northeast from Medford 75 miles on Ore. 62.
To get to the park's south entrance from Klamath Falls, travel north on U.S. 97, then northwest on Ore. 62; the total distance is 60 miles.
To get to the park's north entrance from Roseburg, take Ore. 138 east; the total distance to Rim Drive is approximately 92 miles. (This entrance is open only during summer.)
If you're arriving in winter, call the Crater Lake National Park Headquarters for road information (tel. 541/594-2211). From October to May, access to the park by the northern route is frequently limited by snow, so expect delays.
The Nearest Airports--Area airports include Rogue Valley International (tel. 541/772-8068), in Medford, which is served by Horizon Air, United, and United Express airlines with car rentals from Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sears, and National. The Klamath Falls Airport (tel. 541/883-5372) is served by Horizon Airlines; Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz rent cars here.
