Clear Lake Campground
Area Status: Open
Located on the eastern shore of Clear Lake. Wheelchair accessible.
Clear Lake is not a natural lake but a reservoir created and managed under a long-term permit for agricultural irrigation off the Forest. The lake usually becomes increasingly shallow beginning in early July in order to meet these agricultural water rights needs.
At a Glance
Reservations: | Sites can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. |
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Area Amenities: | Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
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Open Season: | 5/17/2024 - 9/30/2024 |
Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: | Vehicles 32 ft. max. |
Closest Towns: | Government Camp, OR |
Water: | Potable Water |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
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Operated By: | Alaska Recreational Management |
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General Information
Directions:From Sandy - Travel east on Highway 26 for about 35 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 2630 and continue for 1 mile to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:No. of Sites | 28 single site(s), 4 double site(s) |
Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71633&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Fishing in Clear Lake. Clear Lake is a large, artificial irrigation lake. Size: 557 acres, Elevation: 3,500 feet.Fishing Mode | Fly, Spin, Bait |
Water Temperature | average depth is 26 feet |
Water/Flow Level | Rainbow trout, brook trout |
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized: Small sailboats will enjoy the Lake's steady breeze.Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming: Swimming in Clear LakeAmenities
Accessible: | Wheelchair accessible |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Sandstone Fire closure on Clackamas River RD
- Whisky Creek Fire closures; includes PCT detour
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Summit Rest Area closing for improvements Sept. 4 to 24
- Dog River Trailhead temporary closure
- Access to LaDee Flats temporarily limited
- Roadwork may impact Lake Harriet access this summer
- Bridge closures on the Barlow Road