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Rim Drive

Crater Lake National Park, OR
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Description: Scenic 33-mile drive which must be taken in a clockwise direction since areas of it are one-way.
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roseburg, oregon
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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Rim Drive is only fully open part of the year - during the summer. It encircles the lake, offering vistas & glimpses of it from many angles. When open, one can also bike along the road. Definitely worth the time! More

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Oregon
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Nature at its finest with hardy, old evergreens and deep blue waters. Fantastic! More

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Klamath Falls, OR
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

If you love mountain views and romantic vistas, Crater Lake Rim Drive is for you. Just be sure to call ahead because snow often persists through the spring and sometimes into early summer which closes portions of the Rim Drive. More

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Jacksonville, OR
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

A nice drive with stops along the way. Not a continuous view of the lake, but enjoy the nature about you. Some trails hike to view the lake. More

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Mountain View
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

As you drive around the rim one spectacular views follows another. More

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Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

can get crowded in summer since it is not open during winter and early spring months due to snowfall More

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Succasunna, New Jersey
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

great place to pull over anywhere and take in the view and bring home pictures More

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Medford, Oregon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Majestic drive ! Many area to pull over and get a different viewpoint of the Lake. Lots of trail heads. More

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Medford, Oregon
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

This is a must! You see so much when you drive all the way around. Take about a hour but it is so fun to keep stopping and seeing the diferent landscapes, different parts of the lake and different views of Wizard Island! More

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Pacific NW
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

One of the most beautiful places in the world. We enjoy visiting the park all year long. More

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