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.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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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