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Crater Lake will be closed to these recreational activities for years after this summer

  • Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access to Crater Lake's shore, will close in 2026 for construction.
  • The National Park Service announced the closure to rehabilitate the trail and related infrastructure.
  • The project includes trail rehabilitation, rockfall mitigation, and marina and toilet replacements.
  • A park spokesperson stated, "The Cleetwood Cove Trail will remain open this summer."
  • The trail is scheduled to reopen in summer 2029, preventing lake access until then.
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Major U.S. natural attraction to close for a few years: Here’s why

People won't be able to access Crater Lake by the end of the summer.

·Harrisburg, United States
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Crater Lake’s 2026 closure means now’s the time to visit

Crater Lake, which is the deepest lake in the United States, is closing for three years starting in 2026. Here's what you need to know before renovations start. The post Crater Lake’s 2026 closure means now’s the time to visit appeared first on The Manual.

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This will be the last summer to swim, boat in Crater Lake for years

This year will be the last summer to swim and do boat tours at Crater Lake until 2029, due to construction on the lake's only accessible trail.

·Boise, United States
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SF Gate broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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