The forest has many campgrounds. Visit mid-week to avoid crowds. Campgrounds are available by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis.
For campground reservat...
The forest has many campgrounds. Visit mid-week to avoid crowds. Campgrounds are available by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis.
For campground reservations visit www.recreation.gov, or call 1-877-444-6777. Make sure that you know the specific campground name rather than just the recreational area (i.e. Hood View Campground vs. Timothy Lake).
Bear Springs Campground is located near Highway 26. The campground is relatively shady, with tall ponderosa pine dispersed throughout the site. Located on Indian Creek at the border with the Warm Springs Reservation. The campground is easily accessible from Highway 216, and there is fishing in Indian Creek. Firewood is available onsite.
A small, quiet campground with corrals, Bonney Meadows is adjacent to beautiful meadows lined with single track used by hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Campers can wake up and go for a stroll along Bonney Meadows Trail #471. Located on a high ridge near a lush meadow.
Upper Eightmile Campground is near Forest Road 44. This campground is close to the 44 Trail System which is a popular multi-use trail system. Campers have access to Eightmile Loop Trail #496 from the campground. The approximately 6 mile loop is a popular hiking and mountain biking loop.
Fifteenmile Campground, is a small campground situated along Fifteenmile Creek. This campground is popular due to it's proximity to Fifteenmile Trail, which is popular to hikers and bikers, as well as the Badger Creek Wilderness Boundary. Located on the border of the Badger Creek Wilderness. Provides access to Fifteenmile Trail #456.
Knebal Springs Campground is located in an open Ponderosa Pine setting. The campground is adjacent to Knebal Springs Trail which is an approximately 10 mile loop that is popular for mountain bikers and horse back riders.
McCubbins Gulch is a rustic campground with shady sites, many of which are adjacent to a creek. Picnic tables are available as well as a vault toilet. This campground and day use area is within the McCubbins Gulch OHV designated trail system area. Campers are likely to hear and see OHV enthusiasts during their stay. Located at the edge of the national forest.
This campground is near the Warm Springs Tribal Lands. Remember, tribal land is private land! Be sure not to trespass.
The campground is easily accessible and very popular because of the beautiful lake and serene atmosphere. This popular campground is found on the Rock Creek Reservoir. It is shaded by Ponderosa Pines and a popular campground for families interested in boating and fishing.
Clackamas Ranger District is southwest of Mt Hood. The 140,000 acre Riverside Fire that was propelled by the historic Labor Day windstorm has created countless hazard trees and possible slides along many key district roads. A portion of the ranger district is closed- read more and view the map here.
On the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. The campground is a compact single loop through cedars, maples, and alders. A couple of berry patches suggest good picking in late-summer. Some of these sites have great views of the river. Recreation activities include fishing and whitewater rafting.
The historic Olallie Meadows Cabin was built in 1910. This cabin is closed for restoration and should be open for recreation rentals by 2016. This campground nestled just north of Mt. Jefferson, has incredible views and provides wonderful solitude in a somewhat rustic environment.
Ripplebrook Campground is a charming facility for nature enthusiasts and lies in a beautiful forest setting. Fly fishing and whitewater rafting are popular near the campground, as it neighbors the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The small facility is geared more toward tent camping, however, tent trailers and small RV's may enjoy it. Located on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River.
Located on the eastern shore of Clear Lake. Wheelchair accessible.
Clear Lake is not a natural lake but a reservoir created and managed under a long-term permit for agricultural irrigation off the forest. The lake usually becomes increasingly shallow beginning in early July.
On the southern edge of Laurance Lake. Walk-in access only to the campsites. On Laurence Lake this area is a natural attraction all its own. With incredible lake views, regular sightings of bald eagles and rock and hill formations that surround this site, it is the perfect place to go "off the grid" and enjoy the outdoors.
The location offers vault toilets. There is a boat ramp nearby. Laurence Lake allows all non-motorized water sports. There are no rental facilities on site.
Zigzag Ranger District spans 250,000 acres on the south and west side of Mt Hood and is about an hour from Portland.
The district manages one of the region's largest recreation programs including 550 summer homes, 30 developed campgrounds, three ski areas including Timberline Lodge, over 300 miles of trails, and two wilderness areas.
The district also manages the Bull Run Watershed cooperatively with the City of Portland, which supplies drinking water to the Portland metro area.
The Zigzag Ranger District offices are historic, constructed in the 1930s by the CCC.
Scroll down for a list of Zigzag Ranger District recreation sites, sorted by activity.
Joe Graham Horse Campground is a beautiful equestrian camp with views of majestic Mt. Hood and its surrounding forest. It provides access to a variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, as well as scenic historic sites. Located near Clackamas Lake.
Pine Point Campground is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood. It is a beautiful place for individuals, families and larger groups to camp and enjoy nature, as miles of scenic trails surround the campground and access to the lake provides endless recreation possibilities. On the southwest side Timothy Lake. There is a large parking area on the lakeshore for boaters. Campground is wheelchair accessible.
