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Crater Lake National Park
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Crater Lake was created by the eruption and collapse of 12,000-foot Mount Mazama, approximately 7,700 years ago. The resulting six-mile-wide "caldera" (a Spanish word for "kettle") eventually filled with water. The lake surface lies at 6,178 feet above sea level, with the surrounding rim varying from about 7,000-8,000 feet.
Also see: Crater Lake Travel Planner: Everything you need to help you plan a trip, including information on lodging, camping, activities, history, nearby places of interest, weather, maps, and more.
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