Clackamas Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.0954, -121.7484
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Clackamas Lake Campground is a great camping destination, especially when nearby Timothy Lake sites are full. The lake is small and shallow. The facility is located in the Clackamas Lake Historic District in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides access to fishing, swimming and leisurely boating, as well as a number of trails and historic points along the way.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Clackamas Lake Campground free?
No. Clackamas Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Clackamas Lake Campground?
from Sandy, OR - travel East on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road, Road 42. Turn right onto Skyline Road(Road 42) and travel South for 10 miles to Clacamas lake entrance sign. Turn left, travel East 1/4 to campground entrance.
What are the rules at Clackamas Lake Campground?
Vehicles 32 ft. max.
Nearby
- CLACKAMAS LAKE0.1 mi
- CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN0.3 mi
- Joe Graham Horse Camp0.4 mi
- JOE GRAHAM HORSE CAMPGROUND0.4 mi
- Stone Creek Group Horse Camp1.7 mi
- Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)1.7 mi
- Timothy Lake- Hoodview Campground1.8 mi
- Timothy Lake- Gone Creek Campground1.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
