Frog Lake
Frog Lake Campground is a beautiful and somewhat rustic campground on Frog Lake. It provides access to enjoyable outdoor activities, including fishing and leisurely canoeing on the calm, mountain lake.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 22 |
| Tent-only | 8 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 012 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | 6 / 2 | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 26 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Tent pads | Yes |
The campground offers nearly three dozen single-family sites for tent and RV camping, though RVs over 22 feet are not recommended. Utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel and dirt and may be irregular in shape. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided throughout the campground. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Fees | Camping: $26/night for single site, additional fee applies if reserved on Recreation.gov; $8 for an additional vehicle / night. Day use: $10/day/vehicle |
| Rules | Vehicles 22 ft. max. |
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Getting there
From Sandy, travel 62 miles east on Highway 26, then continue 1 mile west through the Sno-Park on Forest Road 2610.
| Coordinates | 45.2242° N, 121.6944° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireGrasshopper
9 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained
- PrescribedStone Ck/Clackamas Guard Station Rx - West
9 mi from the campground
- WildfireAustin
18 mi from the campground · 12,888 acres · 98% contained
- PrescribedGoat Stew Rx - West
18 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 gear | Valians Sports ↗ | 6.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 32 mi |
| RV sales & service | Adventure Trading RV ↗ | 43.5 mi |
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(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Frog Lake Campground & Shoreline Day Use Area | Mou
Worth a stop
The Sno-Park at Frog Lake is about 12 miles east of Government Camp. It provides trail access to Twin Lakes and Frog Lake Butte. The latter trail is closed to snowmobiles during February.
- 6.7 miMirror Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7 miUmbrella/Sahalie Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miFrog Lake1 mi trail
- 0.2 mi2610-220 Spur Snow2.6 mi trail
- 0.4 mi2610 Road Snow ↗6.4 mi trail
- 0.5 miBlue Box3.7 mi trail
- 0.9 mi2610-240 Spur Snow1.9 mi trail
- 1.2 miFrog Lake Butte2.9 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miFrog Lake Sno-Park/Trailhead ↗Mt. Hood National Forest · Season Year-round
- 1.5 miFrog Lake Butte Trailhead ↗Mt. Hood National Forest · Season June
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
This campground sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest.
- inMt. Hood National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,060,160 acres
- 3.6 miMount Hood Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 64,742 acres
- 6.9 miSalmon-Huckleberry Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 62,139 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Silcox HutBuilding · Timberline Lodge · 8.3 mi
- Upper Sandy Guard Station CabinBuilding · Government Camp · 11.6 mi
- Cloud Cap InnBuilding · Mt. Hood · 12.5 mi
Natural features
The campground is located between the highway and Frog Lake at an elevation of 3,800 feet, just past the town of Government Camp in Mt. Hood National Forest. The small campground is situated in a heavily forested area, where the sounds of frogs are heard at night.
Recreation
Frog Lake covers 10 acres and is open to fishing, swimming, canoeing and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect a catch of rainbow trout. Picnicking is available at the campground's day use area, which provides access to the boat ramp. A hiking trail leads east, up Frog Lake Buttes, as does an unimproved forest road, which is open to mountain biking and high-clearance off-road vehicles. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail passes just north of the campground, off Forest Road 2610.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Frog Lake?
Sites at Frog Lake 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 Frog Lake?
Camping: $26/night for single site, additional fee applies if reserved on Recreation.gov; $8 for an additional vehicle / night. Day use: $10/day/vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Frog Lake?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Frog Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Frog Lake have?
32 sites, including 22 standard sites without power and 8 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Frog Lake?
The longest site here provides 26 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 Frog Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Frog Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Frog Lake?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Frog Lake?
Frog Lake covers 10 acres and is open to fishing, swimming, canoeing and non-motorized boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Frog Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Clear Lake (3.1 mi), Trillium (3.8 mi, partly first-come), and White River Station Campground (4.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby