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Crater Lake National Park

Klamath County, Oregon · Crater Lake NP, 1 Sager Building, Crater Lake, OR 97604

Crater Lake National Park
Free· No rental fee
Available · Permit required to film
Location fee$0 · Free

Free to use · Apply for permit using contact info below

At a glance

Type

Outdoor / Nature

Setting

Exterior

Parking

Yes

Power

No

Size

Vast

Prior Filming

No

Permit

Required

Visual character

Deepest lake in US (1,943ft), volcanic caldera, impossibly blue water, Wizard Island, rim drive

About

Crater Lake National Park offers filmmakers an unparalleled natural backdrop featuring America's deepest and most intensely blue lake, nestled within a dramatic volcanic caldera in Klamath County, Oregon. The stunning 33-mile rim drive and iconic Wizard Island provide versatile exterior shooting locations with breathtaking vistas ideal for adventure, environmental, and scenic cinematography. A film permit is required to shoot at this public location, making it essential for productions seeking authentic high-altitude wilderness and geologically distinctive landscapes.

⚠️ Restrictions

No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.

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Permit Information

✓ Verified
RequiredYes
TypeGovernment Filming Permit Required
FeeVaries by crew size and duration

NPS Commercial Filming Permit. Apply 10+ days in advance.

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Contact

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