About Lake West Nordic Shelter
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Lake West Nordic Shelter
Crater Lake, Oregon · Douglas County · Facility
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43.08131, -122.23588
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Weather at Lake West Nordic Shelter
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
51°/36°
🌬 9mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Sun
Mostly Clear
59°/35°
🌬 9mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Mon
Clear
70°/41°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:41 PM
Tue
Overcast
74°/47°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:42 PM
Wed
Overcast
61°/41°
💧 3%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:43 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Union Creek Resort, OR, travel north on Highway 62 (Crater Lake Highway) to the junction with Highway 230. Travel north on Highway 230 to Forest Road 100. Turn right just before the Three Lakes Sno-Park road, and go 0.25 mile to Forest Road 760, turning right. Proceed for 3 miles to Lake West. Nordic shelter is on the left. NOTE: Forest Road 760 is a slow and bumpy road that is not maintained.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Lake West Nordic Shelter
Heading to Lake West Nordic Shelter? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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