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.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Campground is closed as of Sunday 09/29/2019
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 www.recreation.gov.
Fees
Camping: $20/night for single site, $8/night for extra vehicle
Day use: $5/day/vehicle
Open Season:
May 25, 2019 - Sept. 29, 2019
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 Only may be used as a form of fee payment.
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 for 1 mile, turn right at the Oak Fork 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=71654&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites
None
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
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 east of the lake, heading north to Little Crater Lake Geological Area or south to Clackamas Lake.
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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