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Timothy Lake - Stone Creek Campground
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. Hood, several trails for exploration, and abundant fishing. There is a day use parking area on the lakeshore with a small boat launch intended for non-motorized boats such as kayaks or canoes.
Stone Creek Campground has 21 tent sites and 22 RV-sized (non-electric) sites in separate loops. The campground has barrier-free sites and amenities.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | All sites are available by reservation only. If a site remains not reserved upon arrival people can camp at that unreserved site, but incoming reservations will limit the number of nights. Visit Recreation.gov to make a reservation or call 877-444-6777. Most campsite reservations open up to 6 months in advance on a rolling basis. Select campsites open on a shorter, 2-week booking window. |
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| Open Season: | 05/24/2024 - 09/11/2024 |
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| Closest Towns: | Government Camp, OR |
| Water: | Potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
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| Operated By: | Portland General Electric |
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Activities
Campground Camping
43 single sites- 10 of which are accessible sites.
Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or at http://www.recreation.gov
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Fishing in Timothy Lake. Rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout. Trout are stocked in the lake several times a year.
Size: 1,388 surface acres, Elevation: 3,227 feet.
Fishing Mode: Fly, Spin, Bait
Water Temperature: Depth: 45' average depth, 80' maximum depth,
Day Hiking
A hiking trail circles the lake, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail passes east of the lake, heading north to Little Crater Lake Geological Area or south to Clackamas Lake.
Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Timothy Lake has a 10 mph speed limit for motorized boats. It is one of few lakes on the Mt. Hood National Forest that allows motorized boating.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Alerts & Warnings
- Sandstone Fire closure on Clackamas River RD
- Whisky Creek Fire closure; includes PCT detour
- Avalanches on Mt. Hood
- Multiple ski trail bridge closures on Hood River Ranger District
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Timberline Lodge tours canceled for October
- Dog River Trail temporary closure
- Bridge closures on the Barlow Road
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