Crater Lake National Park Air Quality Today
No EPA monitor covers Crater Lake National Park. Nearest readings, smoke plumes, and wildfire activity shown. 2 active fires within 75 miles.
National Park / OR
Crater Lake National Park
Check conditions before you go
Open, but check conditions first. A fire is burning about 13 miles away. Easy outings are fine; save the big push for a clearer day.
Why: 2 fires within 50 mi
Wind from the SW at 11 mph, 52°F — blowing the nearby fire’s smoke across, not at, the park
Conditions change fast and this data can be delayed or estimated. Treat this as guidance, not a guarantee, and check official sources and agency and AirNow alerts before you go.
Clear air nearby
Crater Lake National Park isn't a clear pick right now. These are good to go and within reach:
Official park alerts
Park Closure
Rim Drive and North Entrance Road are CLOSED for the Season.
Winter road closures are in effect. The park's North Entrance Road, most of the Rim Drive, Cloudcap, and Pinnacles Road are closed to automobiles. The park's West and South Entrances are open, as is Hwy 62 through the park. These roads will...
Park Closure
Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation
The Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for construction. This critical project will fully rehabilitate the trail and marina to ensure safe access to the lake, provide a much-improved visitor experience, and protect the environment.
Official noticeFire activity nearby
2 named incidents within 75 miles
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About this data
AQI from EPA AirNow monitors, and where none is close, the nearest EPA-corrected PurpleAir community sensor (labeled as an estimate). Refreshed through the day. Managed by National Park Service. Wind from Open-Meteo. Fire data from NIFC WFIGS. Smoke analysis from NOAA HMS. Boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0. Where no sensor is anywhere near, we say so rather than guess.
Important
More Than Just Parks aggregates third-party data from EPA AirNow, NOAA, NASA FIRMS, and NIFC/WFIGS. Readings can be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or wrong, and conditions on the ground change quickly. This tool is for general information only and is not a substitute for official air quality alerts, fire and evacuation orders, land manager closures, or emergency services. Verify with the managing agency and local authorities before making any travel, health, or safety decision. We make no warranty as to accuracy and accept no liability for decisions made using this information. This is not a medical tool. If you have a health emergency, call 911 or your doctor. Terms of Service.