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Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)

Mt. Hood National Forest

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Upcoming Availability

9 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

8

sites

Mon, Jul 27

12

sites

Tue, Jul 28

10

sites

Wed, Jul 29

10

sites

Thu, Jul 30

13

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

14

sites

Mon, Aug 3

5

sites

Tue, Aug 4

3

sites

Wed, Aug 5

6

sites

Thu, Aug 6

None

available

Fri, Aug 7

None

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Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Two equestrian-friendly group camps are located across the road. The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. The campground is situated on the southeastern shore of the roughly 1,400-acre lake, at an elevation of 3,400 feet.

max Concurrent Stay

4 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An equestrian-friendly group campground is located across the road. Campground hosts are available on-site in the main campground. The nearest gas station/convenience store is about 18 miles away, west on Hwy. 26. The nearest grocery store is in Government Camp, about 23 miles away, west on Hwy. 26.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the southeastern shore of the roughly 1,400-acre lake, at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Timothy Lake was created in 1956 as a storage reservoir for the Oak Grove Hydroelectric Project. It is one of the larger lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest. The day use area offers views of Mt. Hood. A thick understory of rhododendron bushes provide privacy between sites.

Recreation

Proximity to Timothy Lake allows campers to enjoy a variety of water-related recreation activities, including boating and sailing, as well as swimming, windsurfing and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon and a variety of trout. A range of trails are located in the area. The Timothy Lake Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The 12 miles of relatively level terrain loops trekkers around the lake, providing scenic views of the area. It connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, a lengthy hike that extends across three states, from the borders of Canada and Mexico. Portions of that trail also lead southwest to Clackamas Lake Campground. The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than 3 miles from the campground. It was built to house forest service workers in the early 1900s. The rustic architecture and historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area draws thousands of tourists each year.

Nearby Attractions

Stone Creek is about 28 miles from the base of majestic Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon. The historic Timberline Lodge in Government Camp offers scenic views of the snow-capped mountain.

Important notices

NOTICES: To limit sound, generators are only allowed in the Loop A (sites #22 - 43). Campsite are not on the water. Sites close to Forest Road 57 may pick up the rumblings of passing vehicles.
Check-In/Out: Sites must be occupied each night. Check-in starts at 4 PM. Check-out is 12 PM. Sites unoccupied by 12 PM the day after the start the reservation will be forfeited without refund and resold. Call the campground office (503-834-2215) if you cannot arrive the first day of your reservation.
Generators: Generators are PROHIBITED from Loop B (the "tent" loop, sites #1 - 21). For sites #22 - 43, generators hours are 8 AM to 8 PM. Due to customer feedback, we ask that campers refrain from using open-frame, construction-style generators, as they create excessive noise and may violate our peace and quiet rules.
Parking: There is a $10 fee per day for each extra vehicle. One vehicle is included with single campsite, two with a double site. Please check your site's driveway length. This may limit the number and size of vehicles at your site.

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Common questions

Is Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.