Zigzag Ranger District
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 549 summer homes, 30 developed campgrounds, three ski areas including Timberline Lodge, over 300 miles of trails, and two wilderness areas.
The district also cooperatively manages the Bull Run Watershed with the City of Portland, which supplies drinking water to about 1 million people in the Portland metro area.
The Zigzag Ranger District offices are historic, constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). test
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At Timothy Lake, you can enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking, paddling, mountain biking and horseback riding – all with a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. Around the 1,500-acre lake, nine campgrounds provide over 250 campsites, and there are several picnic areas along the shore. Portland General Electric (PGE) manages this site in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
Timothy Lake is fished for rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee. It's also one of the best crawdad (crayfish) spots in the state. Motorized boats are allowed at a 10 mph speed limit, and canoes, kayaks, sailboats and other non-motorized watercraft are welcome.
Day use requires a $10 daily vehicle parking permit or a valid annual Northwest Forest Pass or federal Interagency Annual Pass.
Gone Creek Campground sits on the edge of the Timothy Lake in the shadows of Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest peak.
The Hoodview Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake. The surrounding forest setting offers scenic views, several trails for exploration, and abundant fishing.
Meditation Point Campground is a small, primitive hike-to campground on the shores of Timothy Lake.
The North Arm Campground is tucked away on the north shore of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Mt. Hood.
Oak Fork Campground is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Mt. Hood.
Pine Point Campground is located on the southwest side of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Mt. Hood.
The Cove offers picnicking, swimming, fishing, campfire talks, and serves as a base for hiking on nearby trails. Located on Timothy Lake.
Stone Creek Campground is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Mt. Hood. The surrounding forest setting offers views of Mt.
Timothy Lake is in the shadow of Mt. Hood. The surrounding forest setting offers scenic views, several trails for exploration, and abundant fishing.
Pine Point Day Use Area & Boat Ramp is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood.
Recreation Sites
Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake)
Alpine Campground
Boulder Lake Trailhead
Camp Creek Campground & Day Use
Cast Creek, Horseshoe Ridge, Sandy River Trailhead
Castle Canyon Trailhead
Cool Creek Trailhead
Cove Day Use (Timothy Lake)
Douglas Trailhead
Dry Fir/ Veda Lake Trailhead