The Steel Information Center is open daily except for Christmas, as is Rim Village where a cafeteria and gift shop are located. Ranger-led winter ecology walks are held every weekend. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and are restricted to parking lot areas. Snowshoeing or walking on any marked ski trail is prohibited. Sledding and inner tubing are best experieced in the meadow behind Crater Lake Lodge.
Snowmobile use is limited to the unplowed roadway.
There are no groomed ski trails in the park, but the most popular trails are marked. The unplowed West Rim Drive and East Rim Drive are popular ski routes. Trails are patroled by the volunteer Crater Lake Ski Patrol. There is no overnight lodging or roadside camping in the park during the winter months. Backcountry camping is allowed.