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.
Nestled along the scenic shoreline of Timothy Lake, The Cove Day Use Area is a popular spot for relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of the Mt. Hood National Forest.
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.
Nestled along the southwestern shoreline of Timothy Lake, West Shore Day Use Area offers a more secluded setting for picnicking, paddling, and enjoying the scenic beauty of
Located on the southern shore of Timothy Lake, Pine Point Day Use Area is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Recreation Sites
West Zigzag/Cast Lake Trailhead
Zigzag Mountain Trailhead