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

Clear Lake

Clear Lake Campground is a shady outdoor paradise ON Clear Lake in the mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and sailing on the lake, and hiking and exploring the nearby hills and terraces. Winter recreation opportunities are available in the area when it snows.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov28 sites34 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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4fires
active
Stone Ck/Clackamas Guard Station Rx - West (prescribed burn) · 6 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups15
Tent-only12
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 34 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
001StandardPull-through26GravelPartialLakefront6 / 2Yes
003Tent onlyPull-throughGravelFull6 / 2Yes
004Tent onlyPull-throughGravelPartialLakefront6 / 2Yes
005Tent onlyPull-throughGravelPartialLakefront6 / 2Yes
006StandardPull-through34GravelPartial6 / 2Yes
007StandardPull-through26GravelLakefront6 / 2Yes
008StandardPull-through34GravelPartialLakefront6 / 2Yes
009Tent onlyPull-throughGravel6 / 2Yes
010Tent onlyPull-throughGravelPartialLakefront6 / 2Yes
011StandardPull-through26GravelPartialLakefront6 / 2Yes

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 length34 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel and dirt. Firewood can be purchased from the 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
FeesCamping: $19/night for overflow site, $10/night for extra vehicle. Day use: $10/day/vehicle
RulesVehicles 32 ft. max.

Mt. Hood National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Clear Lake30°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, 9 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 Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for about 35 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 2630 and continue for 1 mile to the campground.

Coordinates45.1795° N, 121.6967° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Stone Ck/Clackamas Guard Station Rx - West

    6 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

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

  • Prescribed
    Goat Stew Rx - West

    15 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Austin

    16 mi from the campground · 12,888 acres · 98% contained

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearValians Sports ↗9.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗32.5 mi
RV sales & serviceAdventure Trading RV ↗44.1 mi

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Explore

Video

(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Clear Lake Campground & Day Use Boat Ramp! | Mount

Worth a stop

The small Mt. Hood village of Government Camp is 12 miles northwest of the campground. The area offers a visitor center, restaurants and year-round skiing, as well as scenic views.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.4 mi
    2630-220 Spur Snow
    1.2 mi trail
  • 0.5 mi
    Blue Box
    3.7 mi trail
  • 0.6 mi
    4200-011 Spur Snow
    0.7 mi trail
  • 0.9 mi
    2630 Road Snow ↗
    5 mi trail
  • 1 mi
    4290 Road Snow
    2.5 mi trail
  • 1 mi
    4200 Road Snow ↗
    13.3 mi trail

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 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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The campground is located in a mixed conifer forest, just north of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, in Mt. Hood National Forest. It is situated on the eastern shore of the 560-acre lake, at an elevation of 3,600. Clear Lake is used primarily for irrigation purposes. Wild mushrooms are abundant in the area during late summer and early fall. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.

Recreation

Boating is popular on the lake, however speeds are limited to 10 mph. A steady breeze keeps bugs away at the campground, and also propels sailboats on the lake. Swimming and fishing are available. Anglers can expect to find a variety of trout. Visitors enjoy picnicking in the day use area near the boat ramp. A hiking trail begins near the north end of the lake, connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail. In the winter, miles of snow-covered roads and trails crisscross the forest. Shellrock Creek and High Rock, off Forest Road 57, are open to cross-country skiers and snowmobile enthusiasts.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Clear Lake?

Sites at Clear 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 Clear Lake?

Camping: $19/night for overflow site, $10/night for extra vehicle. Day use: $10/day/vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Clear Lake?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Clear Lake open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Clear Lake have?

28 sites, including 15 standard sites without power and 12 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Clear Lake?

The longest site here provides 34 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 Clear Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Lake. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Clear Lake?

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 32 ft.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Clear Lake?

FCC coverage maps show 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 Clear Lake?

Boating is popular on the lake, however speeds are limited to 10 mph. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Clear Lake is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Frog Lake (3.1 mi), Little Crater Lake (3.2 mi), and North Arm Campground (4.5 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby