Oak Fork
Mt. Hood National Forest
Oak Fork Campground is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood. The surrounding forest setting offers spectacular views, miles of trails for exploration and abundant fishing.
The campground offers 36 single-family campsites, six cabins, and eight hike-to sites with some of these as accessible sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An on-site host is available for questions regarding the campground and surrounding area.
Sleeping cabins are furnished with a twin over twin bunk, a twin over full bunk, a table and two chairs. The beds have mattresses, but please bring your own bedding. Cooking and smoking in cabins is prohibited and pets are not allowed in the cabins or at the cabin sites. Cabins are nonelectric.
The nearest gas station/convenience store is about 18 miles away, west on Hwy. 26. The nearest grocery store is in Government Camp, about 23 miles away, west on Hwy. 26.
Notifications and Alerts
NOTICE: Generator use is permitted from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Due to customer feedback, we ask that campers refrain from using open-frame, construction-style generators, as they create excessive noise and may violate our peace and quiet rules.
Need to Know
Check-In/Out: Sites must be occupied each night. Check-in starts at 4 PM. Check-out is 12 PM. Sites unoccupied by 12 PM the day after the start the reservation will be forfeited without refund and resold. Call the campground office (503-834-2215) if you cannot arrive the first day of your reservation.
Generators: Generator use is permitted from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Due to customer feedback, we ask that campers refrain from using open-frame, construction-style generators, as they create excessive noise and may violate our peace and quiet rules. Generators are PROHIBITED after 8 PM and before 8 AM including to power medical devices or other equipment.
Parking: There is a $10 fee per day for each extra vehicle. One vehicle is included with single campsite, two with a double site. Please check your site's driveway length. This may limit the number and size of vehicles at your site.
Maximum Occupancy: Standard Sites = 6 persons. Cabins = 5 persons. Hike-To sites = 4 persons (small tent only).
RV Water Tanks: Please fill your water tanks before arriving. We do not have fill stations. Filling at campsite water standpipes is prohibited.
Pets: Pets are NOT permitted in cabins or at cabin sites, except #27 and #39 (pet-friendly cabins). Pets at tent and RV sites must be on leash and in the presence of the handler.
Day Use: Day use parking permits are required at this location. Campers must display their hang tag. Daily parking permits are $10. Northwest Forest Passes and Interagency America the Beautiful Passes are honored.
Registration: If you booked for someone else, please update the reservation with their information. The person listed is responsible for the activities of everyone at the site.
Wildfires: Before arrival, check your destination for wildfires , fire restrictions and air quality .
Non-Refundable Fees: Service fees such as reservation fees, cancellation fees, and change fees are non-refundable. They are retained by the reservation service contractor, not by PGE or the U.S. Forest Service.
This campground is managed by Portland General Electric, under a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service as a part of the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project FERC No. 2195. Contact PGE Parks and Recreation for more information: PortlandGeneral.com/parks, 503-464-8515, pgeparks@pgn.com.
More Information: Park Rules, Boater Regulations, Mt. Hood National Forest, Portland General Electric .
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the southeastern shore of the roughly 1,400-acre lake, at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Timothy Lake was created in 1956 as a storage reservoir for the Oak Grove Hydroelectric Project. It is one of the larger lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Nearby Attractions
Oak Fork is about 27 miles from the base of majestic Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon. The historic Timberline Lodge in Government Camp offers scenic views of the snow-capped mountain.
Recreation
Proximity to Timothy Lake allows campers to enjoy a variety of water-related recreation activities, including boating and sailing, as well as swimming, windsurfing and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon and a variety of trout .
A range of trails are located in the area. The Timothy Lake Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The 12 miles of relatively level terrain loops trekkers around the lake, providing scenic views of the area. It connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, a lengthy hike that extends across three states, from the borders of Canada and Mexico. Portions of that trail also lead southwest to Clackamas Lake Campground.
The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than 2 miles from the campground. It was built to house forest service workers in the early 1900s. The rustic architecture and historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area draws thousands of tourists each year.
Changes & Cancellations
A service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see the Recreation.Gov, Rules & Reservation Policies.
Contact Information
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OAK FORK CAMPGROUND SKYLINE ROAD TIMOTHY LAKE OR
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-464-8515
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Sandy, Oregon, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road/Road 42. Turn right on Skyline Road and continue south for about 9 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 57,and then turn right again at the Oak Fork Campground entrance sign.
Available Campsites
- Site 026, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop East, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site E, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop West, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop East, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site G, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop West, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site H, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site D, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop East, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop East, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop East, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop West, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A, Loop Hike To, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
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