U.S. Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest · Lake Harriet, OR

Lake Harriet Campground

Lake Harriet Campground sits on the eastern shores of crystal clear Lake Harriet. It is located between the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River, which flows into the lake, and the nearby forest highway. It is a great location for camping, fishing and boating.

Closed for the season Partly reservable 8 sites 40 ft max No hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of PGE Parks · Recreation.gov

4fires
active

Austin · 3 mi away · 12,888 acres

3 more within 50 miles

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

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

Site	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	People / vehicles	Fires	Accessible	Rating
001	Back-in	30	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes		Standard
002	Back-in	40	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes		Standard
003	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes		Standard
004	Back-in	30	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes	Yes	Standard
005	Back-in	30	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes		Standard
006	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes	Yes	Standard
007	Back-in	30	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes		Standard
008	Back-in	40	Gravel	Partial	6 / 1	Yes		Standard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	None
Max vehicle length	40 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
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.
Accessibility	Sites 004, 006 are listed accessible

The campground offers eight single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A host is available on-site and firewood is available for purchase at the campground.

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
Booking	All sites at Lake Harriet Campground are reservable.
Fees	Camping: $26/night for single unit, $10/extra vehicle Holiday weekend camping rates are an additional $2 per night. Day use: $10/day/vehicle ( Concession Operated Forest Service Day Use Site with a Fee )

Mt. Hood National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Three Lynx, 6 miles from the campground at 1,120 feet, station USC00358466 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 69 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 5 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Sandy, Oregon, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road/Road 42. Turn right on Skyline Road and continue south for about 9 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road (FSR) 57 and travel west past all campgrounds along the south shore. Cross the dam and continue about 9.5 miles along FSR 57. Turn right onto FSR 4630.

Nearest town	Lake Harriet, Oregon
Coordinates	45.0736° N, 121.9586° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

Fire nearby

Wildfire
Austin
3 mi from the campground · 12,888 acres · 98% contained
Prescribed
Austin Repair Pile Rx - West
3 mi from the campground
Prescribed
Timber Lake/Ripplebrook Admin Rx - West
5 mi from the campground
Prescribed
Fawn Stew Piles Rx - West
5 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	Mountainology ↗	17.8 mi
Dump station	Dump station ↗	24.3 mi
RV sales & service	Adventure Trading RV ↗	35 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

The Ripplebrook Ranger Station is located just over 6 miles west of the campground. A variety of services can be found there, including a general store and visitor center.

14.1 mi
Salmon River West Trailhead ↗Trailhead

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

1.5 mi
Cottonwood Meadows
2.2 mi trail
2.1 mi
5800 Road Snow ↗
18.4 mi trail
2.1 mi
5810 Road Snow ↗
5.5 mi trail
2.6 mi
Rimrock
2.3 mi trail
3.4 mi
Shell Rock Lake
2 mi trail
4.1 mi
Cache Meadow
1.5 mi trail

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.

in
Mt. Hood National Forest ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 1,060,160 acres
2.3 mi
Roaring River Wilderness ↗
Wilderness · Forest Service · 36,548 acres
7.8 mi
Salmon-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

FS · OR

Shellrock Creek Campground

First-come2 mi

FS · OR

Hideaway Lake Campground

Cabin and lookout rentals nearby

FS · OR

Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin

Cabin rental10.320058400519867 mi

FS · OR

Clear Lake Cabin Lookout

Lookout rental13.033910895772856 mi

FS · OR

Gold Butte Lookout

Lookout rental19.523089030330762 mi

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Bagby Guard StationBuilding · Estacada · 14.2 mi

Natural features

The campground is surrounded by a sparse forest of alder trees that provide limited shade to the area. It is situated at an elevation of about 2,000 feet in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The 22-acre lake and surrounding wilderness rest in a narrow, heavily forested canyon of Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range.

Recreation

Boating, canoeing and fishing on Lake Harriet are popular activities. There is a speed limit of 10 mph. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout each year, resulting in easy fly fishing. Anglers can also expect to catch cutthroat and brown trout, which spawn in the nearby river. The campground offers a boat ramp and fishing dock for easy lake access. The nearby Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River is also popular for fishing. Steelhead, chinook and kokanee salmon can often be caught there. Further down the river, the Clackamas provides class III-IV whitewater rafting. The river provides a perfect habitat for the bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as an occasional peregrine falcon. Visitors can also enjoy hiking in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness area, just south of the campground. Several primitive forest roads nearby are useful for mountain biking and the Cascades Scenic Byway, which follows the Clackamas River, runs near the campground.

Guidebooks for Oregon

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lake Harriet Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Harriet Campground?

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.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lake Harriet Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Lake Harriet Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Lake Harriet Campground have?

8 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lake Harriet Campground?

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 Lake Harriet Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Harriet Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lake Harriet Campground?

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.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Lake Harriet Campground?

Sites 004 and 006 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. 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 Lake Harriet Campground?

Boating, canoeing and fishing on Lake Harriet are popular activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lake Harriet Campground?

Lake Harriet, Oregon. The Ripplebrook Ranger Station is located just over 6 miles west of the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Lake Harriet Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Shellrock Creek Campground (2 mi, first-come), Hideaway Lake Campground (3.5 mi, first-come), and Ripplebrook (4.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby