Lake Harriet Campground

Oregon's Best Camping

Lake Harriet, Mt. Hood National Forest,  Oregon
Lake Harriet, Mt. Hood National Forest,  Oregon

Lake Harriet Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest


Lake Harriet Campground

Lake Harriet is a quiet, 22-acre reservoir along the Oak Fork of the Clackamas River. Thick forest surrounds most of the lake. The campground is operated by Portland General Electric in partnership with the Forest Service. Fishing in the lake for cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout is popular. Boating is permitted in the lake; non-motorized boats are encouraged. A boat ramp and fishing dock are available at the campground.

Lake Harriet Campground sits at the upper end of the lake. The small campground has 8 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. A sparse forest of alders and conifers surrounds the campground, offering limited shade.

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Lake Harriet Campground Basics
Lake Harriet Campground Location: Forest Road 3630, Estacada, OR (Located off Ripplebrook Rd., off Highway 224)
Elevation: 2,040 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Portland - 57 miles
Salem - 83 miles
Number of Sites: 8
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
Harriet Lake Campground Information: (503) 464-8515

Lake Harriet Campground Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length: 35 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $26 per night
(Plus $10 reservation fee)
($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends)
Campground Reservations: Lake Harriet Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 4:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Lake Harriet Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Lake Harriet Campground:
  • Fish and boat in Lake Harriet.
  • Fish from the accessible fishing dock near the campground.
  • Hike into the Roaring River Wilderness.
  • Mountain bike on local forest roads.




Lake Harriet Campground, Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Lake Harriet Campground

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate


Lake Harriet Campground, Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Lake Harriet Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest
Attractions and Activities

  • Rent a boat at North Fork Reservoir at 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.
  • Explore local hiking trails, including those leading into the Roaring River Wilderness.
  • Spend the day at Milo McIver State Park.
  • Head over to the Fish Creek Trailhead for some adventurous hiking.
  • Play a round of golf at Mountain View Golf Club.

Key Lake Harriet Campground Regulations

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

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