Diamond Lake Resort has evolved from a small fishing lodge built in the 1920s, to a modern family resort that offers year-round service. It is a favorite summer spot for fishing (rainbow trout), hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. In the winter it is famous for skiing, snowboarding and tubing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. All year round it is a wonderful place to take in the beauty of nature and of Crater Lake National Park.
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August 19, 2025Daviana RDangerous company continues using failing boats
The lake is beautiful and I would come back to swim or picnic. However, we had a terrible experience today with the resort. My husband and I wanted to rent a paddle boat for half an hour on the lake. When we went out, the only paddle boat had water in the bottom. I assumed that the water was sloshing over the sides of the boat, which is true. However, we quickly discovered that the boat is leaking through holes where the pedals are! It took on water quickly to the point we were sinking after about 20 minutes. Also, the steering was completely nonfunctional, so we were completely at the mercy of the waves, which sent us into the roped off area for swimmers! We got tangled in the rope and my husband had to hop out of the boat into the water to get us untangled. Meanwhile, at this point, the boat was sinking and about to be submerged. My husband finally got the boat untangled and pulled us to shore. Finally employees came out of the rental shack (no employees nor lifeguards supervising water, can’t be safe). The employees told us to take our life jackets to the rental shack and that this is what to expect with paddle boats! It absolutely is not, we have been on paddle boats several times and never had one that sinks and has broken steering. Then the employees put the broken paddle boats BACK IN THE WATER FOR THE NEXT PAYING CUSTOMERS TO USE!!! When I went inside to bring our life jackets back, I explained all this to the cashier and all she had to say was “that sucks” and then began helping the next customer. I was fuming. My husband and I got a refund for our $15, but we still had to drive home in soaking wet clothes and shoes. We never even had an apology. And the fact that the resort thinks it’s ok to continue using a boat that sinks is not only frustrating but outright dangerous. Thankfully, we had stayed near the edge of the lake, but if we had started sinking in the middle of the lake, someone could have drowned. Overall, I am shocked that this resort operates in this way and would never, ever spend any time or money there again. I would visit the lake again because it is beautiful and absolutely worth seeing, but never the resort.
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August 17, 2025jsnell1969
Not Worth the Money
If we had paid $39 a night, we would have got what we paid for. But it was far more expensive. This place was beyond terrible. Small dingy room, mattress felt like it had been rescued from the dump, and absolutely no cell service or WiFi. There were signs in the lobby alerting us to this, after we were stuck with the reservation. Went to nearby pizza place for dinner, where they refused to allow us to use their WiFi. We walked to the docks after dinner, and the boats were run down, shredded seats or on some, just folding chairs. Would have never rented a boat here. Their website should be more honest about the property, including the inability to stay in touch with home. Do yourself a favor, drive a little further and stay somewhere else. We will never stay here again.
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August 12, 2025Roam570485Not the best, definitely NOT updated.
We had an “updated” suite. The one update I could see is a newish refrigerator and new foil under the stop burners. Chairs? Office chairs from maybe 1970. Bedding? Old. Pillows? Horrible. When I wiped up a few drops of water from the bathroom floor with a white washcloth, it was dark brown. One does wonder how often a wet mop is used. I won’t be recommending to friends or family. Look for other lodging near Crater Lake.
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June 6, 2025Tour67160
Bug Festival
Bug City! The whole "resort" was swarming with "midges" and that's no exaggeration, see the pic. This place has potential (lake, mountain views), but is let down by dirty rooms, stained sheets, tattered furniture and a general lack of caring from the staff. "It is what it is" seems to be the attitude. I reported that my toilet was leaking at the base, that's just gross, and was not repaired. The lake smells funky in the "marina" with lots of algae growth. We were not able to spend anytime outside due to the bugs and general funk. We did have breakfast one morning which was okay, though the OJ was not great. We had pizza that the pizza shop about 1 mile away, it tastes similar to Pizza Hut, not my favorite but that may be good for others, though I suggest you get carryout as the seating area is run down and smells a bit musty. We thought staying here for 2 nights would be tolerable while we visited Crater Lake, it was not! I would not stay here again even if it was free.
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October 5, 2024Mickee111Comfy room near the lake!
We stayed in one of the motel rooms near the lodge. It was neat and tidy and had everything that we needed. Our bed was super comfy! It’s a close walk to the lake. We saw a beautiful sunset! We will definitely stay here again. Nice stay and beautiful scenery!