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Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, Oregon
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Description: Beginning at the Oregon-California border, the drive meanders
around the waterfowl-rich marshes of the Upper Klamath Lake National
Wildlife Refuge complex, through the deep mixed-conifer forests and
grassy highlands of the Winema National Forest, then over the great
extinct volcano protected by Crater Lake National Park. The route is
140 miles one-way, and takes a minimum of 5-7 hours, although you
could also spend the whole weekend on this route.
Birdwatchers linger at the refuge, looking for the several species of
ducks, as well as white pelicans, herons, egrets and other colonial
nesting birds who flock here. Visitors to Upper Klamath Lake also
enjoy the canoe trail. Others dawdle in the forest, or at historic
Fort Klamath. Some stop at the historic markers and museums en route
to learn about the indigenous Klamath and Modoc people, and about the
European settlers of the 19th century. Most travelers on the byway
stop at Crater Lake, to boat or fish in the lake, camp, or hike on
the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Facilities include a
campground in Crater Lake National Park; dispersed camping permitted
in Winema National Forest. Campgrounds are also nearby in the Winema
or Umpqua National Forests. Fishing for kokanee salmon and rainbow
trout in Crater lake; fishing for brook, brown, and rainbow trout in
area streams.
Location: The byway loops from US 97, northwest around Upper Klamath Lake on OR 140, northeast on County Road 33 (West Side Road & Nicholson Road), north on OR 62 into Crater Lake National Park, and back out to US 97 on OR 138. An optional (and recommended!) side trip loops around Crater Lake, but this road is closed in winter.
Address: Supervisors Office
Winema National Forest
2819 Dahlia Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 |
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Phone: 541-883-6714 |
Season: seasonal closures in Crater Lake NP |
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Fee: no; fee for Crater Lake National Park |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: More information
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