Where I Camped:

Mill Creek
GPS: 42.846348, -122.467407
Elevation: 3007′
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We arrived quite late, so we broke down and camped at a paid site. It was only ten bucks, but it paled in comparison to the many beautiful, private, free sites we’ve found on public land. Luckily it was a Wednesday evening, so there were only a few other campers around. The spaces were fairly spread out, but on a busy night you’d definitely see and hear your neighbors.

Abbot Creek
GPS: 42.855781, -122.506240
Elevation: Unknown’
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We lucked out with this one! After nearly an hour and a half of driving down unmarked roads, we managed to find an old forest road along a creek and nab this little spot by the water. We passed at least four spaces on the water and maybe ten on the bank. Great place for dispersed camping near Crater Lake!

Where I Worked:

Prospect Library
150 Mill Creek Drive
Prospect, OR 97536

I LOVE PUBLIC LIBRARIES! Despite the fact this library was closed the day we needed to work there, we got a full day of work in on the back porch. The staff at the library have set up tables with outlets so that patrons can use the library services even when local tax money can’t keep the doors open. Yay librarians.

We spent the whole day doing calls and banging out emails from the shady porch, and we  even set up our stove to make breakfast.  Why not? 🙂

Where I Hiked:

Garfield Peak
Distance: 3.4 miles
Time: ~1.4 hours
Elevation gain: 1069 ft

We did this hike the first afternoon we arrived. It was a great way to work up a sweat and see the lake for the first time. You’ll gain a fair amount of elevation over a short distance, but for a quick hike you get some stellar views.

Mount Scott
Distance: 4.2 miles
Time: ~2 hours
Elevation gain: 1259 ft

This was a fun, rewarding hike to the highest point in Crater Lake. It features expansive views of the lake and terminates at a fire lookout up top. Unfortunately it was a little smoky the day we did it, but still a beautiful hike!