Crater Lake

Crater Lake: Intense Blue Water Views and Steep Rim Hiking

Don't bother with the boat tour unless you have three hours to waste waiting for a cramped ride. Stick to the Rim Drive instead. Garfield Peak offers the best vantage point for that unreal, deep-blue water shot, but start early to beat the parking scramble. Expect thin air and zero shade. If you only have one day, skip the backcountry trails and hike the Cleetwood Cove path—it is steep, punishing, and worth the swim.

Address: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, 97604

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