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.
Oak Fork Campground is located 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. There is a large parking area on the lakeshore for boaters Campground is wheelchair accessible.
After Labor Day, construction will begin at this campground. Improvements include better campsite layouts, additional parking for day use and dispersed campers including boat trailer parking, upgrades to the boat launch area and the installation of cabins.
At a Glance
Reservations:
This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online at http://www.recreation.gov/. This campground will be closed for part of the 2017 seasonfor a renovation project, but will reopen on June 30, 2017.
Fees
Camping: $20/night for single site, $8/night for extra vehicle
Day use: $5/day/vehicle
Open Season:
June - Sept.
Usage:
Heavy
Restrictions:
Vehicles 32 ft. max. 10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on 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 for 1 mile, turn right at the Oak Fork Campground entrance sign.
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:
No. of Sites
47 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=71654&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites
None
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV 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=71654&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites
47 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 east of the lake, heading north to Little Crater Lake Geological Area or south to Clackamas Lake.
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
