Meditation Campground is a small walk-in campground on the shores of Timothy Lake. Campers should park at the Westshore Day Use area to access the campground. The rustic sites are limited to groups of six campers each. It is 4 sites and is accessible by boat, bike or hike-in only. There is a toilet there and each site is equipped with a table and fire ring.
At a Glance
Reservations:
First Come, First Serve
Fees
Camping: $5/night for single site
Open Season:
May - Sept.
Usage:
Light-Medium
Restrictions:
10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on the lake.
Closest Towns:
Government Camp, OR
Water:
No 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.
Operated By:
Concessionaire
Information Center:
Zigzag Ranger District, (503) 622-3191
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, go over Timothy Lake Dam. Turn right into the Myron Blank Westshore Dayuse Area. Go to end of parking area and park. Walk in on Timothy Lake Trail to Meditation Point.
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 - Non-Motorized
Canoeing and boating in Timothy Lake. Boat ramps at sites located at the southern end of the lake. You can also portage to Meditation Point campground.
HIDE
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