Clackamas Lake

Mt. Hood National Forest

Clackamas Lake Campground is a great camping destination, especially when nearby Timothy Lake sites are full. The lake is small and shallow. The facility is located in the Clackamas Lake Historic District in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides access to fishing, swimming and leisurely boating, as well as a number of trails and historic points along the way.

The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. There are 11 equestrian sites in the 49-site campground with corrals. Equestrian sites have 2, 3, or 4 horse corrals and are reservable only by those with horses. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Need to Know

• Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground

• 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.

• 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).

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• 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.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in a heavily wooded forest of pine trees, with partial views of Oregon's highest peak. A lush, green understory provides some privacy between campsites. The campground is near the shores of 3-acre Clackamas Lake, and just three miles from larger Timothy Lake. It is situated at an elevation of about 3,400 feet.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is less than 40 miles from Mt. Hood, where a historic lookout provides scenic views of the snow-capped mountain. Hiking and year-round skiing is available.

Recreation

Clackamas Lake is a great place for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat, brook, rainbow or German brown trout. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area as well.

Nearby Timothy Lake provides opportunities for picnicking and water-related recreation, including use of power boats.

The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than a mile from the campground. It is a series of structures and cabins built to house Forest Service workers in the early 1900s. Rustic architecture and the historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area, draws thousands of tourists each year. It is a must-see while staying at the campground.

Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are also popular activities. The 2.2-mile Miller Trail begins in the campground and connects to the Pacific Crest Trail, which extends more than 2,650 miles, from Canada to Mexico. Additional trails, to scenic Little Crater Lake and to the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, are also available in the area.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 503-630-5721

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Forest Road 42). Turn right on Skyline Road and continue south for 10 miles to the Clackamas Lake entrance sign. Turn left and head east less than half a mile to the campground entrance.

Available Campsites

• Site 025, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop 1st Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop 1st Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop 1st Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop 1st Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop 1st Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop 1st Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop 1st Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop 1st Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop 2nd Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop 1st Loop, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop 1st Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric

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