Description

MT. HOOD, GOVERNMENT CAMP, LITTLE CRATER. MOUNTAINS, WILDERNESS, OPEN SPACE, GEOLOGICAL CRATER FIREWOOD SOLD ON SITE, STAFF ON SITE FISHING, HIKING, BICYCLING PETS MUST BE LEASHED, NO FISHING IN LITTLE CRATER, 10 MPH IN CG, QUIET HOURS 10PM-6AM This quiet campground is located in the Mt Hood National Forest at 3300 feet of elevation. Little Crater Lake is a cold, crystal clear, blue lake located 300 feet down an accessible trail from this 15-site campground. The spring-fed lake is 45 deep and less than 100 feet in diameter. It is not suitable for fishing, swimming or boating, but is very scenic. The surrounding meadow is a great place for observing birds and other wildlife. Larger Timothy Lake is located about 10 miles away, and is suitable for boating, fishing and swimming.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility

Vault toilets

Getting There:

Little Crater Lake (OR)
OR

From Sandy, Oregon, travel East on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Road 42). Turn right and travel South 4 miles. Turn right on FS Road 58, travel 2 miles to Little Crater Lake Campground entrance sign. Not on Timothy Lake.