Crater Lake Oregon - can you sleep in your car at night?
I'm looking at driving to Crater Lake from Portland. I don't have a tent, so I'm wondering if I can sleep in my car overnight there?
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If where you are planning to stay is a campground, technically the answer is no. What I have done in the past, however, is take a water-resistant blanket/poncho, tie it to my car, or a couple poles, then sleep in my car. When asked by officials, I was ready with my answer: I WAS sleeping under my lean to, but I got cold/wet/swarmed with ants.
According to this page Lost Creek Campground is TENTS ONLY, and Mazuma campground is RV down to tents. I don't believe any National Parks/National Camp Grounds allow indigence camping, however.
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Can you sleep in your car in Crater Lake National Park?
During the winter months, all overnight vehicles must be left at Park Headquarters located three miles below the rim. In the summer, vehicles may be left at designated trailhead parking areas or nearby pullouts. A valid park entrance pass and backcountry camping parking permit must be displayed on your dashboard.Can you stay the night at Crater Lake?
Crater Lake Lodge, built in 1915, sits on the edge of the caldera at Rim Village. The park has two lodges and two campgrounds, open seasonally. There are no overnight accommodations in the park between mid-October and mid-May.Can you sleep in your car in Oregon state parks?
Yes. As long as your vehicle remains parked for no more than 12 hours, overnight parking is permitted at all Oregon Rest Areas.Can you Boondock in Crater Lake?
About Crater Lake National Park Dispersed Camping Here you'll find a diverse selection of places to camp, including remote dispersed camping to boondocking, and everything in-between.Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA [Amazing Places 4K]
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