Little Crater Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.1489, -121.7429
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest and a very comfortable place to camp. It 's not far from Little Crater Lake, a cold, crystal clear, spring-fed pond - which can be enjoyed by viewing, NOT by swimming, which is prohibited. Also nearby is Timothy Lake, where boaters, swimmers, and anglers enjoy recreating at The Cove Day Use Area, all in the shadows of stunning Mount Hood. Little Crater Lake, the small version of the famous lake to the south, is considered a geologic oddity. It is thought that the lake was created by artesian water forcing its way through the soft volcanic rock, creating a "blowhole." Excellent huckleberry picking in the vicinity. Campground is wheelchair accessible.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Little Crater Campground free?
No. Little Crater Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Little Crater Campground?
Directions from Sandy, OR - Travel southeast on Highway 26 past Government Camp and Frog Lake to Primary Forest Route 42. Follow 42 south to Primary Forest Route 58 (approximately 1.5 miles into the Warm Springs Indian Reservation). Follow 58 northwest for approximately two miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Little Crater Campground?
Vehicles 22 ft. max. Absolutely NO SWIMMING in Little Crater Lake.
Nearby
- LITTLE CRATER LAKE0.1 mi
- CLEAR LAKE CABIN LOOKOUT1.3 mi
- Timothy Lake- North Arm Campground1.4 mi
- North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)1.5 mi
- Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)2.7 mi
- Timothy Lake-meditation Point Campground2.8 mi
- Timothy Lake- Oak Fork Campground2.9 mi
- Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)3.0 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.
