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ModerateOut and Back
Crater Lake National Park/Oregon

Cleetwood Cove Trail

Prospect, Oregon

2.2 mi

Distance

699 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 5m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The only trail to the lake shore. Steep descent to catch boat tours to Wizard Island. Swimming allowed in the pristine volcanic lake (47°F average).

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Closed

Updated 3 weeks ago

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Hazards & Warnings

Wildlife encountersChanging weatherUneven terrain

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:541-594-3000
  • Address:Crater Lake National Park, 1 Sager Building · Crater Lake, OR · 97604
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Summer

Highlights

Lake shore accessWizard Island boat tourSwimming in volcanic lakeDeepest lake in US views

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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset

Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗

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