Timothy Lake- North Arm Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Campground open 24 hours/day. Day use hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.1478, -121.7722
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The North Arm Campground is tucked away on the north shore of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Oregon ' s Mt. Hood. The campground contains an improved boat launch and dock, parking, and water. The campground offers 14 campsites for tent and RV camping. There are four hike-in campsites available as well. The campground offers fishing, swimming, and access to the popular Timothy Lake Trail.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Timothy Lake- North Arm Campground free?
No. Timothy Lake- North Arm Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Timothy Lake- North Arm Campground?
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. Follow 58 north, past Forest Roads 5830, 5850 and 5860, to Forest Road 5890. Follow 5890 south to Forest Road 5890-012. Follow 5890-012 south to the campground.
What are the rules at Timothy Lake- North Arm Campground?
Vehicles 16 ft. max. 10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on the lake.
Nearby
- North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)0.4 mi
- LITTLE CRATER LAKE1.3 mi
- Little Crater Campground1.4 mi
- Timothy Lake-meditation Point Campground1.7 mi
- Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)2.3 mi
- Timothy Lake- Oak Fork Campground2.3 mi
- Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)2.4 mi
- Timothy Lake- Gone Creek Campground2.5 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.
