Certified dark-sky park

Crater Lake National Park

OR, US · Truly dark skies

About this place

Overview
Oregon's deepest lake reflects pristine dark Cascade Range skies
Horizon
Caldera rim with open views; Cascade peaks on distant horizon
Region
OR, US
Nearest city
~80 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
National Park
Sky quality
Bortle 2 · Truly dark

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