Badger Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 95.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 45.3038, -121.5564
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Badger Lake Campground is adjacent to Badger Lake and one of the major portals to the Badger Creek Wilderness. ; It 's a rough drive to the campground, but campers are rewarded with a beautiful lake and access to the; Badger Creek Wilderness; with nearby access to; Badger Lake Trail #479A, and; Badger Creek Trail.
From the USFS.
Is Badger Lake Campground free?
No. Badger Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Badger Lake Campground?
From Sandy, OR -Follow Highway 26 East; to merge onto Highway 35 North. Continue on Hwy 35 for 4.5 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 48 and continue 15.3 miles. Turn left; onto Forest Road; 4860 and head north for 7 miles. Turn right onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground. FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD.From Hood River, OR -; Follow Highway 35 South; for 34 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 48 and continue 15.3 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles. Turn left; onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground. FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD.From Tygh Valley, OR -; Follow Wamic Market road for approximately 6 miles. Continue onto Rock Creek / White River Road for another 7 miles. Once you reach the forest boundary you will be on Forest Road 48 which you will follow for 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles. Turn right onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground. FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD.These roads are unimproved and not recommended for; passenger cars. *Trailers are not allowed* on the 140 spur. Please contact the ranger district for road conditions. ; Check the Roads Table; for up to date information.
What are the rules at Badger Lake Campground?
Wilderness regulations apply. Motorized boats are prohibited in Badger Lake.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
