Official websites use .gov
A .gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the
United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
(
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only
on official, secure websites.
Timothy Lake - Gone Creek Campground
Gone Creek Campground sits on the edge of the Timothy Lake in the shadows of Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest peak. The lush, green forest surrounding the campground provides campers with ample recreational opportunities. The boat launch is for registered campers only. Campground has barrier-free campsites and restrooms.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Gone Creek Campground is available by reservation only. Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. If reservable sites are open, they are first-come, first-serve until the next reservation arrives, and incoming reservations will limit the number of nights. |
|---|---|
| Fees: |
|
| Open Season: | 05/24/2024 - 09/11/2024 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | 10 mph speed limit for motorized boats in the lake. |
| Closest Towns: | Government Camp, OR |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Passes: | Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access. |
| Operated By: | Portland General Electric |
| Information Center: |
|
General Information
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 1 mile, turn right at the Gone Creek Campground entrance sign.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 47 single sites |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online at http://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232866 |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
See campground camping.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Fishing in Timothy Lake. Size: 1,388 surface acres, Elevation: 3,227 feet.
| Fishing Mode | Fly, Spin, Bait |
| Water Temperature | Depth: 45' average depth, 80' maximum depth, |
| Water/Flow Level | Rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout. Trout are stocked in the lake several times a year. |
Day Hiking
A hiking trail circles the lake, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail passes by the east shore of the lake, leading north to Little Crater Lake Geological Area.Backpacking
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail access. See day hiking description.Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Paddling and boating in Timothy Lake.
Swimming
There are no formal swimming areas and no lifeguards.
Alerts & Warnings
Related Links
Location
