U.S. Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest · Oregon

Lost Creek

Lost Creek Campground is a fully accessible campground allowing anyone access to campsites, fishing and a paved nature trail that meanders through the area. The campground is also near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River and not far from the popular Ramona Falls Trailhead. Mt. Hood is just southeast of the campground and is close enough for visitors to enjoy a day trip and sightseeing.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov15 sites40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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4fires
active
Grasshopper · 18 mi away · 93,972 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Walk-in5
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
002StandardPull-through40PavedFull12 / 4Yes
003StandardBack-in35PavedFull6 / 1Yes
004StandardBack-in40PavedFull6 / 1Yes
005StandardBack-in35PavedFull6 / 1Yes
006StandardBack-in30PavedFull6 / 1Yes
007StandardPull-throughPavedFull6 / 1Yes
008StandardPull-throughPavedFull6 / 1Yes
009StandardBack-in40PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
011StandardBack-in40PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
B-01Walk-inPavedFull6 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 001, 002, 003, 004 and 9 more are listed accessible

The campground is fully accessible and provides a variety of single, double and walk-to campsites. The structures can accommodate up to six campers each. Visitors must provide their own bedding. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Utility hookups are not available. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestMt. Hood National Forest
FeesThis site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire. Camping: $25/night for single unit. $60/night for Yome (a portable Yurt alternative; more info at www.redskyshelters.com ). $8/extra vehicle. Day Use: $10/day/vehicle
RulesVehicles 22 ft. max. See Oregon Fish & Wildlife's fishing regulations for specific regulations governing fishing in the Sandy River.

Mt. Hood National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lost Creek30°40°50°60°January: 12.61 inches of precipitation, 48.8 inches of snowFebruary: 9.64 inches of precipitation, 39.5 inches of snowMarch: 9.41 inches of precipitation, 35.6 inches of snowApril: 7.78 inches of precipitation, 17.6 inches of snowMay: 5.75 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowJune: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJuly: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.06 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 8.42 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowNovember: 12.69 inches of precipitation, 30.6 inches of snowDecember: 14.43 inches of precipitation, 51.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.8°F averageFebruary: 32.0°F averageMarch: 34.5°F averageApril: 37.8°F averageMay: 44.9°F averageJune: 50.2°F averageJuly: 58.4°F averageAugust: 59.3°F averageSeptember: 54.4°F averageOctober: 44.9°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 30.5°F average0 in20 in40 in60 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Government Camp, 7 miles from the campground at 3,980 feet, station USC00353402 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 90 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 232 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Portland, follow Highway 26 for 18 miles past the town of Sandy to the community of Zigzag. Turn north (left) onto Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). Travel just over 4 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 1825. Continue for less than a mile and then bear right, staying on Forest Road 1825, and cross the Sandy River bridge.

Coordinates45.3821° N, 121.8366° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

    18 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained

  • Prescribed
    Stone Ck/Clackamas Guard Station Rx - West

    20 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    The Narrows

    21 mi from the campground · 305 acres · 98% contained

  • Prescribed
    Timber Lake/Ripplebrook Admin Rx - West

    23 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMountainology ↗5.1 mi
Dump stationStevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station ↗21.7 mi
RV sales & serviceLook No Further RV's ↗35.5 mi

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Explore

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Exploring Lost Creek Campground

Worth a stop

The town of Government Camp is located at the base of Mt. Hood, about 18 miles from the campground. Year-round skiing is available there, as well as a variety of activities and amenities.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Mount Hood Wilderness, which overlaps Mt. Hood National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Moss and shrubbery covers the ground and evergreens tower overhead, providing ample shade for the campground and privacy between the individual and group campsites. The campground is situated in the Old Maid Flat area of Mt. Hood National Forest, northwest of majestic Mt. Hood at an elevation of about 2,600 feet. It sits on one of the largest pyroclastic volcanic mudflows from Mt. Hood's "Old Maid" eruption in the 1700s.

Recreation

A variety of trails exist within and near the campground, including the accessible Lost Creek Nature Trail, which explains events in history that helped form the area's geology. A deviation from the road coming into the campground (Forest Road 1825), will lead to a trailhead for spectacular Ramona Falls on the Sandy River. The 7.1-mile trail leads to cascading waterfalls and is one of the most popular hikes on the forest. Fishing is available in the Sandy River and anglers can expect steelhead year-round, Coho salmon in the fall and Chinook salmon from February through October. Trout also inhabit the river. Scenic driving and picnicking are popular activities as well.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lost Creek?

Sites at Lost Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Lost Creek?

This site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire. Camping: $25/night for single unit. $60/night for Yome (a portable Yurt alternative; more info at www.redskyshelters.com ).

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lost Creek?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Lost Creek open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Lost Creek have?

15 sites, including 9 standard sites without power and 5 walk-in sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lost Creek?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Lost Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lost Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Vehicles 22 ft.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Lost Creek?

Sites 001, 002, 003, and 004 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 13 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Lost Creek?

A variety of trails exist within and near the campground, including the accessible Lost Creek Nature Trail, which explains events in history that helped form the area's geology. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Lost Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Riley Horse Campground (1.2 mi), McNeil Campground (1.5 mi, first-come), and Tollgate (5.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby