Clackamas Lake

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Mt. Hood National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest Fees: - Camping : - $25/night for single site - $8/night for extra vehicle Status: closed Reservations: This site can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. - There are 11 equestrian sites. Equestrian sites have 2, 3, or 4 horse corrals and are reservable by those with horses. Overview 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. 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… Getting there: 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. Rules: Vehicles 32 ft. max. Phone: 503-630-5721 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232870 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov