Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park

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Established: May 22nd, 1902

Area: 183,224.05 acres

Visitors (2017): 711,749

Crater Lake National Park lies in the caldera of an ancient volcano called Mount Mazama that collapsed 7,700 years ago. The lake is the deepest in the United States and is noted for its vivid blue color and water clarity. Wizard Island and the Phantom Ship are more recent volcanic formations within the caldera. As the lake has no inlets or outlets, the lake is replenished only by precipitation.