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Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
This campground is located on the southern edge of Laurance Lake. Walk-in access only to the campsites. With good lake views, regular sightings of bald eagles and rock and hill formations that surround this site, it's the perfect place to go "off the grid" and enjoy the outdoors.
The location offers vault toilets. There is a boat ramp nearby at the day use area. Laurance Lake allows all non-motorized water sports. There are no rental facilities on site.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed For Season.
Update as of 6/12/24: Road is very rough at Eliot Creek and may have an approximately 1' deep, 6' wide stream of water running across it. High clearance vehicles only - no trailers. |
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| Reservations: | This site can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. |
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| Open Season: | 5/10/24 - Early October 2024 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Parkdale, OR |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
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| Operated By: | Lost Lake Resort |
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General Information
Directions:From Parkdale, OR travel south on Clear Creek Road for 2.8 miles. Take a slight right onto Laurance Lake Road/Forest Road 2840 and follow for about 4 miles.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 20 walk-in access only campsites. |
| Reservation Info | Some first come, first-served, some reservable through Recreation.gov. |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Fishing in Laurance Lake. No live bait.Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:| Difficulty Level: | More to Most Difficult |
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Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized: Electric motors and non-motorized boats only.| Fuel availability | None |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized: Electric motor and non-motorized boats only.Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming: Swimming in Laurance LakeAlerts & Warnings
- Pile burning in effect
- Temporary delays on CRRD roads for hazard tree work
- Landslide on FR 1310 to Wahtum Lake
- SE Harvey Rd to Eagle Creek Trailhead Closed
- Avalanches on Mt. Hood
- Trail bridge closures in Pocket Creek ski trail system
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Dog River Trail closure
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