Crater Lake National Park is Closed In accordance with Executive Order 20-12 issued by the governor of the state of Oregon, Crater Lake National Park is temporarily closed to visitors to help slow the spread of COVID-19. National Creek Fire Complex The Timber Crater 6 Fire has burned just under 3,000 acres in the northeast corner of Crater Lake National Park, according to latest figures released by fire officials Thursday. Highway 62 through the park remains open for travel but does not offer any views of … Crater Lake National Park has closed the north entrance road between State Highway 138 at the park’s north boundary and the Crater Lake west rim drive at north junction. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Crater Lake, OR – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Crater Lake National Park is increasing recreational access and services. Crater Lake inspires awe. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on earth.