I feel like there are lots of places in Central Oregon that are on the same level. Anything near the 3 sisters - McArthur Rim Trail, Highway 242, McKenzie River, Clear Lake, Sparks Lake.

And Newberry Crater - it's like Crater Lake, but without the crowds. You can drive up to the top of East Paulina Peak and you're probably the only person up there. The Great Obsidian Flow is nearby. And there's a trail going all the way around the top of the crater. You can spend 2 hours riding a MTB along that trail, and probably meet 0 other people.

If you feel this way, i recommend you go visit alaska; even just hiking hatcher’s pass on a good day outweighs crater lake in beauty for me.