Oregon · Permit Guide

Crater Lake National Park

All information verified directly from the official NPS permit page · March 2025

Verify before you apply: Permit fees, guest limits, and policies change. This page was verified from the official NPS permit page in March 2025. Always confirm current requirements directly with the park before submitting your application.

Permit Fee

$100 total ($50 non-refundable application fee + $50 non-refundable administrative fee once approved)

Monitoring fees may apply

How Far in Advance

Minimum 8 weeks suggested. First-come, first-served.

Guest Limits by Location

—Not stated explicitly — location-specific
—Staff consider impact on the park and other visitors
—No indoor facilities available

Photographer Policy

Not addressed on the wedding permit page. No separate CUA requirement mentioned. Confirm with the permit office when you apply.

What's Not Allowed

×No amplified music
×No seeds, rice, or flowers thrown
×No balloon or butterfly releases
×No generators
×No electricity at most sites
×North Entrance Road and Rim Drive closed seasonally (reopen mid to late June or July 2026)

Worth Knowing

One of the most affordable parks at $100 total. The seasonal road closures are important to plan around — the Rim Drive typically does not open until late June or July.

Official NPS Permit Page