Meditation Point Campground (Timothy Lake)
Meditation Point Campground is a small, primitive hike-to campground on the shores of Timothy Lake. Campers can park at the West Shore Day Use area to access the campground. There is also a small trailhead on NF-5890 on the north side of the lake. A day use permit or annual pass is required for parking. The rustic sites are limited to groups of six campers each. The 7 campsites are accessible by boat, bike or hike only. There is a vault toilet (closed for repairs in 2025), and each site is equipped with a table and fire ring.
Reservations
All sites are first come, first served.
General Information
Open 24 hours/day
Day Use: Annual Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass may be used as a form of day-use fee payment.
10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on the lake.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
This site is operated by Portland General Electric in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
- Camping fee is temporarily waived in 2025 while restroom is closed for repairs.
- Day use: $10/day/vehicle
Contact Name: PGE Parks & Campgrounds
Contact Phone: 503-464-8515
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: 45.12694444
Longitude: -121.7911111
Directions
From Sandy, OR - Travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Rd 42). Turn right on Skyline Road, travel south 9 miles. Turn right on FS Road 57, west 2+ miles, go over Timothy Lake Dam. Turn right into the Myron Blank Wes Shore Day Use Area. Go to end of parking area and park. Hike or bike 1.2 miles on Timothy Lake Trail to Meditation Point.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
- Toilets are closed for repairs in 2025. No restrooms available currently.
- When bathroom facilities are closed and where regulations allow, burying human waste can be an effective method to dispose of poop properly. Please leave no trace!
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
