Clear Lake (OR)
Mt. Hood National Forest
Clear Lake Campground is a shady outdoor paradise ON Clear Lake in the mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and sailing on the lake, and hiking and exploring the nearby hills and terraces. Winter recreation opportunities are available in the area when it snows.
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel and dirt. Firewood can be purchased from the host.
Need to Know
In accordance with standard industry practices, Mount Hood Recreation will be assessing an additional vehicle fee on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Natural Features
The campground is located in a mixed conifer forest, just north of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, in Mt. Hood National Forest. It is situated on the eastern shore of the 560-acre lake, at an elevation of 3,600. Clear Lake is used primarily for irrigation purposes.
Wild mushrooms are abundant in the area during late summer and early fall. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The small Mt. Hood village of Government Camp is 12 miles northwest of the campground. The area offers a visitor center, restaurants and year-round skiing, as well as scenic views.
Recreation
Boating is popular on the lake, however speeds are limited to 10 mph. A steady breeze keeps bugs away at the campground, and also propels sailboats on the lake. Swimming and fishing are available. Anglers can expect to find a variety of trout.
Visitors enjoy picnicking in the day use area near the boat ramp. A hiking trail begins near the north end of the lake, connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail.
In the winter, miles of snow-covered roads and trails crisscross the forest. Shellrock Creek and High Rock, off Forest Road 57, are open to cross-country skiers and snowmobile enthusiasts.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-630-5721
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for about 35 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 2630 and continue for 1 mile to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA CLEAR LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
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