Little Crater Lake Campground & Day Use

Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest and a very comfortable place to camp. It's not far from Little Crater Lake, a cold, crystal clear, spring-fed pond - which can be enjoyed by viewing or picnicking.

Also nearby is Timothy Lake, where boaters, swimmers, and anglers enjoy recreating at The Cove Day Use Area, all in the shadows of stunning Mount Hood.

Little Crater Lake, the small version of the famous lake to the south, is considered a geologic oddity. It is thought that the lake was created by artesian water forcing its way through the soft volcanic rock, creating a "blowhole."

Excellent huckleberry picking in the vicinity. Campground is wheelchair accessible.

Reservations

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General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with the Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes.
Day use: The only recreation pass accepted in lieu of fee payment is the $30 Annual Northwest Forest Pass.

Vehicles must not surpass the maximum length of 22 feet.
Absolutely NO SWIMMING in Little Crater Lake due to its sensitive ecological and geological features.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per night

Day use: $10/day/vehicle

Please do not allow your pets to swim in Little Crater Lake. Keep pets on leash at all times.

Address: 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Phone: (503) 622-3191
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.1489

Longitude: -121.7429

Directions

From Sandy, OR - Travel southeast on Highway 26 past Government Camp and Frog Lake to Primary Forest Route 42. Follow 42 south to Primary Forest Route 58 (approximately 1.5 miles into the Warm Springs Indian Reservation). Follow 58 northwest for approximately two miles to the campground.