Best time to go
The overlook is on East Rim Drive, which can close around November or earlier when snow arrives and opens in sections in spring. Check road conditions before planning a late-fall or early-season visit.
Overview
About Reflection Point
Why stop
- A distinct angle on Phantom Ship along East Rim Drive.
- A long masonry walk built into the historic Rim Drive design.
Heads up
- One of many rim overlooks, so it is easy to skip after several stops.
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Before you go
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- ClosureCleetwood Cove Trail closed for rehabilitationCleetwood Cove Trail is closed to the public during construction to rehabilitate the trail and marina.Official details
- CautionPinnacles Road restricted to hikers and bicyclistsPinnacles Road is open only to hikers and bicyclists because of a road construction project; motor vehicles cannot use it.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Crater Lake Tour Guide
Your drive to Reflection Point, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Crater Lake National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Victor View and Reflection Point0:00 / 0:30
“Victor View and Reflection Point are ahead, two roadside overlooks that don't require a hike.”
Plays as you drive up to Reflection Point in the Parkwolf Crater Lake Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Pumice Castle Overlook
- Phantom Ship Overlook
- Check the Face
- Cloudcap Overlook
- 58 audio storiesacross Crater Lake’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Black Bear, Mule Deer, Common Raven, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 34 trails, 49 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
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More about Reflection Point
What to stop forReflection Point is a named roadside overlook on East Rim Drive, between Victor View and Kerr…
Reflection Point is a named roadside overlook on East Rim Drive, between Victor View and Kerr Notch. Its long, curving masonry parapet sits above Crater Lake and gives you another angle toward Phantom Ship. This is a brief stop along the road, not a hike. If you've already made several rim stops, you can skip another; the loop has plenty of viewpoints.
Follow the lightThe name comes from how light can change across the water, the cliff and Phantom Ship at…
The name comes from how light can change across the water, the cliff and Phantom Ship at certain times of day. That effect isn't guaranteed, so treat it as a possible bonus. For a photo, keep some water around Phantom Ship to show the island in its setting.
A stop designed for the rim roadReflection Point was built in 1937–38. Landscape architect Francis G.
Reflection Point was built in 1937–38. Landscape architect Francis G. Lange designed seven parking overlooks along this stretch, with raised walks and masonry parapets that separate visitors from parked cars. This one’s curved walk and parapet extend about 300 feet, making it one of the road’s largest planned stops.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Crater Lake
16 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
178 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
26 sightingsCommon RavenMost seen around 9 AMSighting map
33 sightingsTurkey VultureMost seen around 1 PMSighting map
47 sightingsRed-tailed HawkMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
71 sightingsCascades FrogMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Crater Lake. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
