Crater Lake Superintendent's Residence

The Crater Lake Superintendent's Residence is a residential building at Crater Lake National Park made of stone and timber with a wood-shake roof. Large windows and local building materials throughout the structure blend with the surrounding mountain landscape.

The residence was built in 1932 by the National Park Service during a period when parks designed buildings to fit naturally into their surroundings. It reflects how park managers of that era believed new construction should respect the landscape.

Inside, original furniture from Portland shows how people furnished mountain homes in the early 1900s. Walking through the rooms, you get a sense of how residents lived and worked in this remote location.

The building currently serves as a Science and Learning Center with offices, meeting areas, and accommodation for researchers studying the park. Visitors should note that the structure sits at high elevation, and access can vary depending on the season.

The house was specifically designed to withstand the extreme annual snowfall at this location, which regularly exceeds 15 feet (4.5 meters). Reinforced walls and protective window shutters were built into the design to protect against this natural force.

Location: Klamath County

Inception: 1932

Architects: National Park Service

Architectural style: National Park Service rustic

GPS coordinates: 42.90021,-122.13739

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45