Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters*
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, Oregon 97055 Hours:
M - F 8:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 4:30pm Telephone:
(503) 668 1700
*Visitor Information Services are not provided at the HQ. For permit & map sale locations please visit one of the office locations listed at the link below.
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.
At a Glance
Reservations:
Hoodview campground is available by reservation only. If spots are available people can still camp but they will be limited by the number of nights they can stay if a reservation is coming in. 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/
Fees
Camping: $20/night for single site, $8/night for extra vehicle
Day use: $5/day/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 any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Acces, Golden Age or Golden Access.
Day use: Northwest Forest Pass may be used as a form of fee payment.
Operated By:
Concessionaire
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.
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:
Located on Timothy Lake.
No. of Sites
43 single 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=71653&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites
None
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity 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
No. of Accessible sites
43 single site(s)
Fishing
SHOW
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:
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
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail access. See day hiking description.
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.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:
HIDE
SHOW
