Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)

Panoramic photo of the lake and mountains beyond Timothy Lake

Photo · PGE Parks

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

50Sites

60 ftMax rig

The place

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, miles of trails for exploration and abundant fishing. 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. Keep reading

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 2 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. Facilities The campground offers 36 single-family campsites, six cabins, and eight hike-to sites with some of these as accessible sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An on-site host is available for questions regarding the campground and surrounding area. Sleeping cabins are furnished with a twin over twin bunk, a twin over full bunk, a table and two chairs. The beds have mattresses, but please bring your own bedding. Cooking and smoking in cabins is prohibited and pets are not allowed in the cabins or at the cabin sites. Cabins are nonelectric. 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. Nearby Attractions Oak Fork is about 27 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. Contact Info Between 05/26/2023 and 09/09/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (503) 834-2215 to speak with local staff. From 11/22/2022 to 05/25/2023 this location is unstaffed. Please call (503) 464-8515 for general information. Charges & Cancellations A service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see the Recreation.Gov, Rules & Reservation Policies.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 50

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Cabin, Pet, Rustic	003	cabin nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
Cabin, Pet, Rustic	017	cabin nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
Cabin, Pet, Rustic	018	cabin nonelectric	60 ft	—	yes
Cabin, Pet, Rustic	039	cabin nonelectric	60 ft	—	yes
Cabin, Rustic	027	cabin nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
Cabin, Rustic	041	cabin nonelectric	55 ft	—	yes
East	002	management	40 ft	—
East	004	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
East	005	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
East	006	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
East	007	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
East	008	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
East	009	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
East	010	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
East	011	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
East	012	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
East	013	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
East	014	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
East	015	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
East	016	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
East	019	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
East	020	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
East	021	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
East	022	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
East	023	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
East	024	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
East	025	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
East	026	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Hike To	A	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—	yes
Hike To	B	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—	yes
Hike To	C	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
Hike To	D	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
Hike To	E	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
Hike To	F	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
Hike To	G	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
Hike To	H	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
West	001	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
West	028	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
West	029	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
West	030	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
West	031	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
West	032	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
West	033	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
West	034	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
West	035	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
West	036	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
West	037	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
West	038	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—
West	040	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
West	042	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Payment in-full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A non-refundable online reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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