Park staff will also issue free backcountry permits for overnight stays and inform you of the regulations designed to protect these areas. Bring plenty of food and water. Wear comfortable shoes or boots. If you plan on drinking stream water, you need to treat it with a reliable purification system. You should also be prepared for any extremes of weather.
Temperatures can change dramatically in the course of a day.
Snow has fallen in all twelve months of the year here. This information should be helpful in planning your trip to Crater Lake. Take time to enjoy the spectacular views of the lake but include time to relax and enjoy the green forests, cool mountain streams, and other magnificent features of Crater Lake's backcountry. The following is a partial list of day hikes at Crater Lake National Park. The list is organized according to estimated time length for completing the hike.