Wizard Island is a volcanic cinder cone which forms an island at the west end of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. The top of the island reaches 6,933 feet (2,113 m) above …

North of the main Silver Island Mountains is the remote Crater Island. The island is an area of stark hills surrounded by mudflats on three sides, with a peninsula connecting the island to the …

Nov 2, 2022 · Wizard Island is a cinder cone that developed while the lake was filling with rain and snow. It is mostly underwater where there are three other "post-caldera" volcanoes.

Jul 4, 2025 · The island itself is a result of a massive volcanic eruption that created Crater Lake, one of the deepest lakes in the world. Hiking trails lead adventurous souls to the summit, …

Sep 11, 2015 · Wizard Island was formed about 7,300 years ago, emerging from Crater Lake in a shower of fiery cinders that piled into a symmetrical cone, with lava flowing around the island …

The best way to see Crater Lake is by boat! For visitors wanting to explore Wizard Island, we offer a boat cruise or a quick shuttle ride straight to the island.

This trail is a rocky climb to the top of Wizard Island with a path leading around the 90-foot-deep (27-meter) crater summit. Visitors who want to hike on Wizard Island must first descend to the …

6 days ago · Only accessible by boat ride but once you’re on the island it’s a relatively easy hike to the crater. The geology on this hike is insane and you get to hike in a truly otherworldly …

Whether you're just gazing at Wizard Island from the rim of Crater Lake, or visiting it by boat, it's definitely one of the most prominent features of this national park. The island is actually the top …

The crater at the top of Wizard Island is called Witch's Cauldron, in keeping with the mythological names of park features and the trail makes a loop around the crater.