Timothy Lake - Pine Point Campground

Area Status: Closed

Pine Point Campground is located on the southwest side of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Mt. Hood. There are miles of scenic trails surrounding the campground and access to the lake provides endless recreation possibilities. There is a large parking area on the lakeshore for boaters. The campground has barrier-free campsites and restrooms

At a Glance

Reservations:	Pine Point Campground is available by reservation only. Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. If reservable sites are open, they are first-come, first-serve until the next reservation arrives.
Fees:	Camping: $26/night for single site $52/night for double site $10/night for extra vehicle $156/night for Pine Point Group Campsites (36 people/site) Holiday weekend camping rates are an additional $2 per night Day use: $10/day/vehicle
Open Season:	05/24/2024 - 09/29/2024
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	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 either of these passes: Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass. Day use: Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass may be used as a form of day use fee payment.
Operated By:	Portland General Electric
Information Center:	Portland General Electric Parks: (503) 464-8515 Zigzag Ranger District

General Information

Accessibility:

See video for accessibility 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 Pine Point Campground entrance sign

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

No. of Sites	12 single sites (accommodate 6 people each) 11 double sites (accommodate 12 people each) 2 Group Camp sites (accommodates 36 people each)
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 https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232865
No. of Accessible sites	5 sites and group camp

RV Camping

Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:

See Campground Camping.

Group Camping

Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:

No. of Sites	11 double site(s) accommodating 12 people, 2 group site(s) accommodating 36 people.
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=71651&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:

Size: 1,388 surface acres, Elevation: 3,227 feet.

Fishing Mode	Fly, Spin, Bait
Water Temperature	Depth: 45' average depth, 80' maximum depth
Water/Flow Level	Rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout. Trout are stocked in the lake several times a year.

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity 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

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail access. See day hiking description.

Picnicking

Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:

Boating - Motorized

Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:

10 mph speed limit for motorized boats. An artificially created lake, it is one of a few lakes on the Mt. Hood National Forest that allows motorized boating.