Little Crater Lake

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest Fees: - Camping : - $25/night for single site - $8/night for extra vehicle - $2/night additional charge on all holidays and holiday weekends - Day use : $10/day/vehicle Season: 05/24/2024 to 09/30/2024 Status: closed Reservations: Little Crater Lake Campground can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Overview Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest and a very comfortable place to camp. It is not far from Little Crater Lake, a cold, crystal clear, spring-fed pond. Also nearby is Timothy Lake, where boaters and anglers enjoy recreating, all in the shadows of Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest point. Recreation A short path to view Little Crater Lake begins in the campground. It connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds its way through the area, past Timothy Lake and up the slopes of Mt. Hood. The long-distance trail is popular among hikers and backpackers, stretches 2,650 miles through California, Oregon and Washington, from Canada to Mexico. Visitors enjoy fishing at Timothy Lake, which covers roughly 1,400 acres. Anglers will find Kokanee salmon and a variety of stocked trout. Facilities The campground offers more… Getting there: From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Road 42). Turn right and travel south for 4 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 58 and travel 2 miles to the campground. Rules: Vehicles 22 ft. max. Absolutely NO SWIMMING in Little Crater Lake due to its sensitive ecological and geological features. Phone: 503-630-5721 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232872 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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