Timothy Lake-meditation Point Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.1270, -121.7911
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Meditation Campground is a small, primitive hike-to campground on the shores of Timothy Lake. Campers can park at the West Shore Day Use area to access the campground. There is also a small trailhead on NF-5890 on the north side of the lake. A day use permit or annual pass is required for parking. The rustic sites are limited to groups of six campers each. The 7 campsites are accessible by boat, bike or hike-in; only.
From the USFS.
Is this site free?
No. this site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to this site?
From; Sandy, OR; - travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Rd 42). Turn right on Skyline Road, travel south 9 miles. Turn right on FS Road 57, west 2 miles, go over Timothy Lake Dam. Turn right into the Myron Blank Wes Shore Day Use Area. Go to end of parking area and park. Hike or bike 1.2 miles on Timothy Lake Trail to Meditation Point.
What are the rules at this site?
10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on the lake.
Nearby
- Timothy Lake- Oak Fork Campground1.1 mi
- Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)1.1 mi
- Pine Point Campground1.1 mi
- Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)1.2 mi
- Timothy Lake- Gone Creek Campground1.3 mi
- Timothy Lake- Hoodview Campground1.3 mi
- Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)1.3 mi
- Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)1.3 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.
