Lost Creek Campground
The campground was closed for all of 2024 and 2025. No 2026 reopening has been announced. Access to Pinnacles Road is currently limited due to major road construction on East Rim Drive between Reflection Point and Sun Notch.
East Rim Drive from Reflection Point to Sun Notch for Major Road Construction Project
East Rim Drive from Reflection Point to Sun Notch is closed for major road construction. The Pinnacles Road is only accessible by hiking or biking Grayback Road or traveling on a gravel US Forest Service Road to the park boundary.
Fire Restrictions in Effect
To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, fire restrictions are in effect until further notice.
Roads May Be Icy - Please Use Caution!
Even though the sun is shining, the open roads in the park may still have icy patches, especially in the mornings and evenings when the temperatures drop. Please drive with caution.
East Rim Drive Closed to Motorized Vehicles on September 6th and 13th for Ride the Rim
The 11th annual Ride the Rim event will be happening on Saturdays 9/6 and 9/13. The entire East Rim Drive will close for the event each weekend on Friday evening at 7:00 PM and will reopen on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM.
About
Lost Creek Campground sits at 6,000 feet elevation in a forested meadow near the Pinnacles volcanic formation in Crater Lake National Park. This tent-only campground offers 16 sites available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration on arrival. No advance reservations are accepted. The campground typically fills by mid-afternoon during peak season. This is a primitive camping experience with no potable water, no hookups, and only portable toilets for sanitation. Campers must bring all water and be prepared to store food properly in the bear-resistant lockers provided at each site. Wood campfires are prohibited, though gas stoves and self-contained charcoal grills are permitted. Generators are not allowed, making this a quiet retreat for those seeking a more rustic national park experience. The campground is located three miles down Pinnacles Road from East Rim Drive, near Phantom Ship Overlook. Access to Pinnacles Road may be affected by the ongoing East Rim Drive construction project between Reflection Point and Sun Notch.
Directions
From park headquarters, travel 9 miles on East Rim Drive and turn right onto Pinnacles Road near Phantom Ship Overlook. Drive 3 miles on Pinnacles Road; Lost Creek Campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| crla_information_requests@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 594-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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