Can You Swim in Crater Lake? Hiking the Cleetwood Cove Trail

Get ready to be transported to the breathtaking scenery of Crater Lake National Park! This 3-minute video, inspired by the relaxing style of Kraig Adams, takes you on an immersive journey down the Cleetwood Cove Trail.
I embarked on this adventure on a sunny July afternoon, the perfect day to tackle the 2.2-mile roundtrip hike. Brace yourself for some stunning views along the way, but don't underestimate the challenge. The trail descends a significant 700 feet in elevation over just 1.1 miles, with a loose pumice surface that demands good balance.
The payoff at the end is unlike any other. Cleetwood Cove is the only legal access point to swim in Crater Lake's crystal-clear waters! I take the plunge into the invigoratingly cold water and explore the unique features of the shoreline, including a hidden giant cave.
Join me for a refreshing escape into the heart of a volcanic wonder. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of Crater Lake and the thrill of reaching its shores via the Cleetwood Cove Trail!
Hike Date: July 31, 2023
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Video by:
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Shot on Canon 5d Mark IV
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[@ervinslens]

What a place, outstanding cinematography as always! Simply art!

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks friend, really appreciate it!

[@RASHMITHEONE]

Great video, keep sharing! 😊.

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you! 😃

[@asmaetravel]

So beautiful sharing 😊❤

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks so much!

[@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646]

So beautiful lake!

[@Zoomdak]

It is really amazing and quite chilly!

[@MunmunsKitchenVlog]

So beautiful place ❤❤❤

[@Zoomdak]

It is an amazing place indeed!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Fantastic place. great video. Thank you for sharing. 👌👍👏

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks for your continued support, really appreciate it!

[@imaracorsico]

Beautiful.... and you're also a great humorist👍💁‍♀

[@Zoomdak]

Ah thank you, appreciate it!

[@naturewatch87]

Looks incredible!

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you!

[@oliverkillian]

Beautiful vid as always :D and your waterfall one too, watched it so many times! Stunning place. I liked the fun lil end screen 😂

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks so much friend, really appreciate your feedback!

[@wildzenventures]

Great views! Bet that was a chilly swim 🙂 Crater Lake is stunning, you captured it well!

[@Zoomdak]

It was quite cold but worth it! Thanks for your kind words!

[@OSMOneStepMore]

What an exciting and challenging adventure to jump into this lake. Was it cold? What fantastic colors of the lake. The view is incredible. It's great to hike there. I enjoy watching!!💯

[@Zoomdak]

It was pretty frigid but not the coldest lake I've jumped in. It was an incredible lake. I'll have to bring an underwater camera next time I go there!

[@hallahiking2933]

Fantastic video! This has been on my to-do list for about 3 years. Im inspired! (thx for putting the date in the description).

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you! It's a pretty quick hike but well worth it. It wasn't until after I got home that I realized there is a cliff diving spot. Almost glad I didn't know at the time because I think I felt I would have had to jump!

[@discover-montenegro]

What a lake, its all crater ? I am sratching my head about the size, stunning views, amazing place 🥰🥰🤗

[@Zoomdak]

It is a all a crater from a mountain eruption years ago. Deepest Lake in the United States!

[@northcoastoutdoorchannel]

Such a stunning place! I bet the water is really cold haha. Those were some epic shots of the moon. Truly stunning footage, well done!

[@Zoomdak]

Water was quite frigid indeed! Thanks so much :D

[@IanTheOutdoorGuy]

Great video mate. I really like the evening shot around 1:52. Beautiful sunset colours. Amazing place and filmed nicely

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@walksexplorationsnewzealan6144]

Oh, I sure remember my dip in Crate Lake. After a hot upper 80's F degree walk around Wizard Island and waiting at the Wizard Island dock for the return boat, I just had to take a dip to cool off. Going from hot to near freezing water is quite a shock but that 3-second dip sure refreshed me afterwards! 😊 Great video as usual!👍😎

[@francies4326]

I also went for a dip off Wizard Island. Not at the dock, but Fumarole Bay

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks so much, sounds like an amazing day at Crater Lake!

[@Zoomdak]

Unique place to swim!

[@CraigKoppel]

Wow that’s brave to jump in the water like that. How cold was it? Awesome views of the setting sun and rising moon. 👍

[@Zoomdak]

About 38 degree fahrenheit or 3.3 degrees celsius. So it was chilly, but not the coldes ever water :D. Thanks for your support!

[@waterfallmadman]

Beautiful. How cold was it? Nice dancing. 😁

[@Zoomdak]

Always fun to dance :D. Water temp was about about 38 degree fahrenheit. So it was chilly, but not the coldest ever water. Thanks for your support!