Clackamas Lake
Clackamas Lake is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.09560, -121.74654
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 503-630-5721
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Clackamas Lake
Overview Clackamas Lake Campground is a great camping destination, especially when nearby Timothy Lake sites are full. The lake is small and shallow. The facility is located in the Clackamas Lake Historic District in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides access to fishing, swimming and leisurely boating, as well as a number of trails and historic points along the way. Recreation Clackamas Lake is a great place for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat, brook, rainbow or German brown trout. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area as well. Nearby Timothy Lake provides opportunities for picnicking and water-related recreation, including use of power boats. The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than a mile from the campground. It is a series of structures and cabins built to house Forest Service workers in the early 1900s. Rustic architecture and the historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area, draws thousands of tourists each year. It is a must-see while staying at the campground. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are also popular activities. The 2.2-mile Miller Trail begins in the campground and connects to the Pacific Crest Trail, which extends more than 2,650 miles, from Canada to Mexico. Additional trails, to scenic Little Crater Lake and to the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, are also available in the area. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites for tent and R
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Stevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 40 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 459 designated routes (561 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Clackamas Lake | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Joe Graham Horse Camp | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Joe Graham Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Joe Graham Horse Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Stone Creek Group Horse Camp | National forest group campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.