Crater Lake National Park

Day 1 – Arrival & Sunset Views

  • Pick up from the Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) at 12-1 PM

  • check in the Airbnb at 3 PM

  • Arrive in the Crater Lake area by 5PM

  • dinner

  • Sunset at Watchman Overlook
    🔗 Watchman Lookout Viewpoint

Day 2 – Swim, Hike & Stargaze (Saturday)

  • Breakfast at 9 am

  • Heading to Crater Lake at 10 am.

  • Steel visitor center

  • Garfield Peak Trail (moderate, 3.5 miles, 1,100 ft elevation gain) for a stunning final view
    🔗 Garfield Peak – AllTrails

  • Hike Discovery Point Trail (easy 2.1 miles)
    🔗 Discovery Point Trail – AllTrails

  • Sinnott Memorial observation station viewpoint

  • Merriam Point viewpoint

  • Lunch at Rim Village or Crater lake lodge

  • Stargazing at Rim Village, the campground, or Crater Lake Lodge

Day 3 – Scenic Stops & Departure (Sunday)

  • breakfast at the airbnb

  • checking out at 10 am

  • Hike Fumarole Bay

  • 🔗 Fumarole Bay Trail – AllTrails

  • Optional short hike or photo stop at the Pinnacles Viewpoint
    🔗 Pinnacles Trail – AllTrails

  • leaving the park around 2-3 PM

  • Heading to the airport