Gone Creek Campground

Gone Creek Campground is on the southeastern shore of 1,500-acre Timothy Lake (shown above). Gone Creek is one of 7 campgrounds around the lake operated jointly by Portland General Electric and the Forest Service.

Timothy Lake has good fishing for Kokanee, eastern brook trout, and rainbow trout. The lake is known as one of the best crawdad (crayfish) fishing spots in the state. Motorized boats are permitted with a 10 MPH speed limit. Canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and other non-motorized watercraft are often seen on the lake.

Gone Creek Campground features 49 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Mature trees provide good shade for all of the sites. Eighteen of the sites are pull-throughs. Most sites may be reserved ahead of arrival date, while some sites are kept as first-come, first-served sites.

2023 Notices: "In response to visitor feedback, we have changed select sites to a 2-week reservation window. These appear as "NR - Not Yet Released" until the reservation window opens. Other sites are still on the 6-month reservation window."

Shop Amazon for Camping Essentials

Gone Creek Campground Basics
Gone Creek Campground Location:	Forest Road 57 From Highway 26 near Clear Lake, take Oregon Skyline Road to Forest Road 57.
Elevation:	3,230 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Hood River - 58 miles Portland - 77 miles Salem - 112 miles (via Hwy. 26)
Number of Sites:	49
Open - Closed:	Open late May to mid-September
Max. people per site:	6
Vehicles per single site:	1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
PGE Parks Campground Information:	(503) 464-8515

Gone Creek Campground Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date for most sites. Some sites are only available for reservations 2 weeks in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:	45 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	#13, 14, 16, 17, 21, 30, 35, 40, 43, 49 Accessible restrooms
Fees:	Single campsites - $26 per night $2 more on holidays and holiday weekends (Plus $9 reservation fee)
Campground Map:	Gone Creek Campground Map
Campground Reservations:	Gone Creek Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 4:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Gone Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, piped water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Gone Creek Campground:	Boat and fish in Timothy Lake. A boat launch ramp is in the campground. Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride on the Timothy Lake Trail which circles the lake, offering 12 miles of fairly level terrain and many nice views. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Timothy Lake CAmpground map, showing Hoodview Campground, Oregon

Mt. Hood National Forest
Attractions and Activities

Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride on the Timothy Lake Trail which circles the lake, offering 12 miles of fairly level terrain and many nice views.
Hike on the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.
Fish for trout in Timothy Lake from shore or boat.
Enjoy a picnic at scenic Pine Point Day Use Area on Timothy Lake's west shore.
Make the short trip to Little Crater Lake. A barrier-free 800-foot long trail leads to a viewing platform.
Visit the nearby Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger District, a Forest Service facility built in the early 1900s.
Rent a boat at the North Fork Reservoir's Get&Go Promontory Marina. They offer pontoon boats, fishing boats, row boats, kayaks, and jet skis.
Fish for rainbow trout in North Fork Reservoir. Children 17 and younger can fish in the park's Small Fry Lake.
Go on a whitewater rafting adventure on the Clackamas River with Blue Sky Rafting.
Head over to the Fish Creek Trailhead for some adventurous hiking.

Key Gone Creek Campground Regulations

Boats are limited to 10 MPH on the lake.
Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.

Check for any park or campground updates: Mt. Hood National Forest: Gone Creek Campground

Gone Creek Campground

Oregon's Best Camping

Gone Creek Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest