Wizard Island in Crater Lake

Wizard Island in Crater Lake and the Watchman Peak Trail will take you to some of the most breathtakingly beautiful views in the United States. Wizard Island is a cinder cone volcanic island in the middle of Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, and it is one of the park's most iconic landmarks. Steep pathways and several hundred steps lead to the summit of Watchman Peak, which offers panoramic views of the lake. From the Watchman, you can see Mt. Thielsen, Mt. Mazama, and Wizard Island itself, as well as the surrounding forests, cliffs, and meadows. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna to be found in the park, including pikas, marmots, and golden-mantled ground squirrels roaming the meadows. The Watchman Peak Trail allows visitors to enjoy the park's natural beauty without crowds.