Sinnott Memorial Observation Station — photo spot in Rim Dr, CRATER LAKE, OR 97604, USA
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Sinnott Memorial Observation Station
Perched on Crater Lake’s rim, the Sinnott Memorial Observation Station frames sweeping vistas of the deep-blue caldera, Wizard Island, and serrated rimlines—ideal for wide panoramas, telephoto compression of the island, and long exposures on windy days. Visit at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side light; clear nights offer Milky Way over the lake. Rim Drive is seasonal (usually late spring–fall); check park alerts. Limited parking adjacent to the station; short walks and viewpoints are a few
LANDSCAPESUNSET_SUNRISENIGHTSCAPE
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Sinnott Memorial Observation Station
Perched on Crater Lake’s rim, the Sinnott Memorial Observation Station frames sweeping vistas of the deep-blue caldera, Wizard Island, and serrated rimlines—ideal for wide panoramas, telephoto compression of the island, and long exposures on windy days. Visit at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side light; clear nights offer Milky Way over the lake. Rim Drive is seasonal (usually late spring–fall); check park alerts. Limited parking adjacent to the station; short walks and viewpoints are a few
LANDSCAPESUNSET_SUNRISENIGHTSCAPE