Little Crater Lake
Little Crater Lake is a national forest campground in Oregon.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.14891, -121.74291
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232872
About Little Crater Lake
Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest and a very comfortable place to camp. It 's not far from Little Crater Lake, a cold, crystal clear, spring-fed pond - which can be enjoyed by viewing, NOT by swimming, which is prohibited. Also nearby is Timothy Lake, where boaters, swimmers, and anglers enjoy recreating at The Cove Day Use Area, all in the shadows of stunning Mount Hood. Little Crater Lake, the small version of the famous lake to the south, is considered a geologic oddity. It is thought that the lake was created by artesian water forcing its way through the soft volcanic rock, creating a "blowhole." Excellent huckleberry picking in the vicinity. Campground is wheelchair accessible.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Stevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 508 designated routes (599 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Crater Lake | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Little Crater Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| North Arm Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| North Arm | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Oak Fork Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.