Trillium Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.2701, -121.7359
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Trillium Lake Campground is a beautiful and popular campground not far from the quaint town of Government Camp. It provides spectacular views of majestic Mt. Hood, Oregon 's highest point. The campground is well-known for its scenery and abundant recreational opportunities, as well as being a great, family-friendly place to camp. Natural Features: The campground is located about 40 miles southeast of Portland, in the Mt. Hood National Forest. It sits alongside Trillium Lake at an elevation of 3,600 feet, and is nestled in a shady, mixed conifer forest that provides privacy between campsites. Recreation: Boating, swimming and fishing are popular on 63-acre Trillium Lake. A small boat ramp is available within the campground and a larger ramp is available in the nearby day-use area. An accessible fishing pier is also available. Anglers cast for a variety of trout. The 2-mile Trillium Shoreline Trail circles the lake, and parts of it are accessible. Visitors also enjoy hiking and biking on other trails in the vicinity. Tours of the area 's historical sites are also popular. Facilities: The campground offers dozens of single and double sites for tent and RV camping. Some first-come, first-served sites are available, as well as some fully accessible sites. Parking surfaces are mostly paved, but some are gravel. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An accessible picnic shelter is adjacent and can accommodate up to 30 people. Parking is available. An accessible amphitheater within the campground can be reserved for day use and can accommodate up to 30 people. Educational programs are held on weekends throughout the summer. Nearby Attractions: Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark on Mt. Hood, is located within 10 miles of the campground. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout Types o
From the USFS.Official page
Is Trillium Lake Campground free?
No. Trillium Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Trillium Lake Campground?
From Portland, OR travel southeast on Highway 26 for about 40 miles. Turn right a mile east of Government Camp, OR. Continue 2 miles to the campground entrance. GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):45.270739, -121.734419; (45¿¿16 '12.0"N 121¿¿44 '04.0"W)
What are the rules at Trillium Lake Campground?
Vehicles 40 ft. max.
Nearby
- TRILLIUM0.1 mi
- STILL CREEK2.1 mi
- Still Creek Campground2.1 mi
- FROG LAKE3.8 mi
- Frog Lake Campground3.8 mi
- Alpine Campground3.9 mi
- Barlow Creek Campground5.8 mi
- Clear Lake Campground6.5 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.
