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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:22AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
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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