7 days in Crater Lake National Park & Redwood National Park Itinerary

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Crater Lake National Park. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Rogue River Gorge Viewpoint, hike along Cleetwood Cove Trail, then take in the dramatic scenery at Plaikni Falls, and finally contemplate the long history of Rim Village Visitor Center.

Plan my day in Crater Lake National Park using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.

Portland to Crater Lake National Park is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Portland in June, expect nights in Crater Lake National Park to be about the same, around 55°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 86°F. You'll set off for Redwood National Park on the 19th (Mon).

Redwood National Park is home to a tremendous collection of the world's tallest type of tree.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Redwood National Park and Trinidad Memorial and Memorial Lighthouse. Visiting Enderts Beach and Trinidad State Beach will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Redwood National Park: Arcata Community Forest (in Arcata), Trees of Mystery (in Klamath) and Trillium Falls Hike (in Orick).

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Redwood National Park day trip tool.

Drive from Crater Lake National Park to Redwood National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Crater Lake National Park in June: highs in Redwood National Park hover around 63°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive back home.