Little Crater Lake — Local services in Sandy

Before coming to the trail, the road to get in and out is rough. There's unforseen pot holes and the roads are narrow. I recommend a while that has four wheel drive or an SUV. If not, please drive with caution.

When arriving at the campground, it is $10 to enter the site if you're only doing a day. I am unsure how much it cost for renting a campsite.

This is a 1/4 mile walk from a small parking lot inside of the campground. The trail is flat and paved. So it can be ADA accessible.

The lake is 45 feet deep and stays 34°F (1.1°C) all year. The lake is gorgeous! If you continue down trail, there is part of tbe Pacific Crest Trail as well. If you're in the area, I encourage you stop by and see...

Super easy to get to, for the entire family to enjoy! Not much space to stand around on a crowded day, though, so try to get there early. I was lucky to see the lake in both morning and late afternoon lighting, and I think the morning light on the lake makes it appear more blue. Beware of the terrible, POTHOLE-ridden road within 2 miles of reaching Little Crater Lake Campground. The potholes are hard to spot driving quickly, so keep...

Surreal pool of crystalline water that seems to run 100 feet deep (I don’t know - I dint measure it). Trail is a short walk to the lake, but you have to drive through the Little Crater Lake campground to reach it, and hope there’s space at the very small parking area at the marked trailhead. Also, getting here can take time; it’s pretty out of the way on a rough forest service road, so unless you’re in the area, it might not be...