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Little Crater Lake

Mt. Hood National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt HoodOregon⭐ 4.2 (60)
Little Crater Lake
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Tue Sep 1–Fri Sep 4
Availability checked 20h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Little Crater Lake in Oregon has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 1–Fri Sep 4. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →opened 20h ago👥 4 in a row, AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE #001–AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE #004 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #006, #007, #008, #010, #013, #016
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #009
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 20h agosites #014
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE #004–AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE #006 next to each othersites #001, #004, #005, #006, #013
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →opened 20h agosites #005
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE #007–AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE #010 next to each othersites #002, #007, #008, #009, #010, #014, #016
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #003
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 10.7 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Little Crater Lake over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 5–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $26/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆60 ratings
5★34
4★13
3★8
2★3
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.7/4
Verizon0.4/4
AT&T0.3/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Little Crater Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Little Crater Lake?

Little Crater Lake in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Little Crater Lake?

Campsite fees at Little Crater Lake run about $26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Little Crater Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Little Crater Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Little Crater Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Little Crater Lake over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 5–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Little Crater Lake a good campground?

Little Crater Lake holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 60 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Little Crater Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Little Crater Lake, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.7 out of 5 from 11 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Little Crater Lake located?

Little Crater Lake is located in Mt Hood, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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