The Crater Lake Lodge (Crater Lake National Park, 570 Rim Village Dr, Crater Lake, Oregon) offers sweeping views over the lake from the dining area. the place feels a bit like a Swiss chalet or Hitler’s Berghof, located in the Alps of Berchtesgaden.
Built in 1915 the lodge is a 3-minute walk from the Sinnott Memorial Observation Station. It is a sheltered viewpoint built into the caldera cliff 900 feet above Crater Lake in southern Oregon, United States. It is located near the Rim Village Visitor Center in Crater Lake National Park. The structure includes a small natural history museum with exhibits that highlight the geologic history of Mount Mazama and the formation of Crater Lake.
The Great Hall in the lodge, has a large native stone fireplace, tall windows, and accents of Ponderosa pine wood.
The lodge is close to many back country hikes, like the West Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Since I didn’t have a backpack or supplies on this trip, I settled on a less strenuous hike for the day.
Bicyclists are allowed to ride the rim of the lake which is a vehicle free adventure across East Rim Drive. Registration began April 1st. Getting to experience a bike ride without the roar of constant traffic is a real luxury.