The Hoodview Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood. The surrounding forest setting offers spectacular views, several trails for exploration and abundant fishing. The boat launch area is for registered campers only. Campground is wheelchair accessible. The campground offers 14 campsites for tent and RV camping. There are four hike-in campsites available as well.
At a Glance
Reservations:
Hoodview Campground is available by reservation only. If spots are available people can still camp, but incoming reservations will limit the number of nights. 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 www.recreation.gov.
Fees
Camping: $22/night for single site, $18 for hike to site, $8/night for extra vehicle
Permit Info:
Sno-Park passes are required to park in the winter. Passes are $3/day, $7/ 3-day, and $15/ season and are available from DMV or Forest Service offices and from local sporting goods stores.
Usage:
Heavy
Restrictions:
Vehicles 32 ft. max. 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 either of these passes: Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass.
Operated By:
Portland General Electric
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 2 miles, turn right at the Hood View Campground entrance sign.
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=71653&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites
None
RV Camping
See campground camping.
No. of Sites
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=71653&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout. Trout are stocked in the lake several times a year.
Hiking
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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
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Picnicking
Water Activities
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Boating - Motorized
Boating in Timothy Lake. 10 mph speed limit for motorized boats. An artificial lake, it has many developed campgrounds, and is one of a few lakes on the Mt. Hood National Forest that allows motorized boating.
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