Lost Creek Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $5.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 16 total · 0 reservable · 16 first come
- Nearest dump station
- Aspen Point Dump Station · 35.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 42.8797, -122.0387
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026 Lost Creek Campground is managed by the National Park Service. It usually opens in early July and closes in mid-October, depending on weather and other factors. It is for tent campers only--NO RVs, buses, trailers, or vans and truck with toilets. Registration is self-serve on the day of arrival. No advance registration is available. The campground fills by mid-afternoon. The only means of knowing site availability is upon arrival at the campground. The elevation 6,000 ft. (1,829 m).
From the managing agency.
Is Lost Creek Campground free?
No. Lost Creek Campground charges $5.00.
Can I bring an RV to Lost Creek Campground?
Lost Creek Campground has 16 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 16 are first come.
How do I get to Lost Creek Campground?
CLOSED ALL YEAR 2026. Lost Creek Campground is located three miles off of East Rim Drive on Pinnacles Road. From park headquarters travel 9 miles on East Rim Drive, turn right onto Pinnacles Road (near Phantom Ship Overlook). Drive 3 miles on Pinnacles Road. Lost Creek Campground is on the right.
What is the weather like at Lost Creek Campground?
October through June, most of the park may be snow covered. Annual snowfall averages 42 feet (13 meters). In early spring, it is typical to have ten to fifteen feet (4 meters) of snow on the ground. July, August, and September are drier and warmer. A typical daytime high temperature during these three months is around 67°F (19°C), but can range from 40°F to 80°F or more (4°C to 27°C). Temperatures cool off rapidly in the evening, with a typical nighttime low around 40°F (4°C).
What are the rules at Lost Creek Campground?
CLOSED to RVs Lost Creek Campground is closed to recreational vehicles, buses, and vehicles with trailers. Recreational vehicles are considered to be any conveyance specifically designed for camping and equipped with self-contained toilet facilities. HOURS You can check in 24 hours a day. Check-out time is 12 pm. Generators are prohibited. Campground quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY The maximum number of people per campsite is 8. The maximum number of vehicles per campsite is 2. Camping in the park is limited to 30 days per calendar year, with no more than 14 consecutive days in any campground. FOOD STORAGE When not in use, all of your food, garbage, cooking equipment, storage containers (e.g. ice chests), and toiletries (soaps, toothpaste, etc.) must be kept in your vehicle or in the bear-resistant locker provided at your campsite. GENERATORS ARE PROHIBITED Plan to camp at Mazama Campround where electrical hookups are available or if you must use a generator.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
