Clear Lake (Or)

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Mt. Hood National Forest

Dispersed camping area · USDA Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest Fees: - Camping : $26/night for single site, additional fee if reserved on Recretion.gov; $8/night for extra vehicle. - Day use : $10/day/vehicle Season: 5/17/2024 to 9/30/2024 Status: closed Reservations: Sites can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Overview 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. 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… Getting there: From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for about 35 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 2630 and continue for 1 mile to the campground. Rules: Vehicles 32 ft. max. Phone: 503-630-5721 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232849 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Clear Lake