Crater Lake lies in the caldera of an ancient volcano called Mount Mazama that collapsed 7,700 years ago. It is the deepest lake in the United States and is noted for its vivid blue color and water clarity. There are two more recent volcanic islands in the lake, and, with no inlets or outlets, all water comes through precipitation. Our goal is to make pet rules of the National Park easy to follow. Below are the dog and pet rules for the park. Please use them as a guide and remember to contact the park for questions you may have prior to your trip and as always, if you have a suggestion, please comment below or contact us directly.
Leash Laws: Most parks require dogs to be on a leash in some or all areas, however, some parks allow dogs off leash in certain locations, please consult the parks website before going off leash, Thank you!
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Crater Lake National Park Camping
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I have a random weird question. What if you are wearing your dog in a backpack? Would they be allowed on trails not open to dogs then? Obviously you still wouldn’t be doing really long Treks, but sometimes a view point is a short walk down a path. Thought maybe you’d know. Otherwise, I may start asking the parks individually. 😁
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