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Crater Lake Lodge is already booked the weekend of the eclipse

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – On October 14, 2023, an annular eclipse will pass over Oregon and Crater Lake, the state’s only national park, will fall directly in the eclipse’s path. 

Already, eager spectators have rushed to book their reservations near the park. 

Marsha McCabe, public information officer for Crater Lake National Park, confirmed Crater Lake Lodge is already fully booked for the weekend. The Union Creek Resort is also fully booked, although resort staff said that could change if anyone cancels a reservation.

Mazama Campground, the largest camping area inside the park, is not scheduled to be open in October. The park’s smaller campground, Lost Creek Campground, was closed all year in 2022 and the park’s website says it will remain closed through 2023. 

However, McCabe said there are lodging options outside the park. 

Here are a few options that are within 25 miles of the park headquarters: 

More places to stay outside Crater Lake National Park can be found on the park’s website. Be sure to note when each campsite is open. Many of them close for the season before October. 

McCabe said visitors should be prepared for all types of weather if they plan to visit Crater Lake for the eclipse. 

“Weather in mid-October is usually on the cooler side, but there are often beautiful, sunny days. Snow is also a possibility. It is hard to know what it will be like, so track the weather as the date approaches,” she said. 

The Rim Drive around the lake is usually open on October 14, McCabe said, unless there is a major snowfall. The Rim Drive closes for the season on November 1, but can close early depending on the weather conditions.