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The deepest and clearest lake in Oregon
Crater Lake

Greatest Depth 1,943 feet
Average Depth 1,148 feet
Average Surface Elevation 6,173 feet above sea level
Surface Area 13,199 acres
Widest Point 6.02 miles at Discovery Point-Grotto Cove
Narrowest Point 4.54 miles at Dutton Cliff-Llao Rock
Average Height of Rim 1,000 feet above the water
Highest Point on Rim 1,978 feet above
Lowest Point on Rim 507 feet above the water at Palisade Point
Wizard island Elevation 767 feet above the water
Volume of water 5 trillion gallons
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