Lake Harriet
The campground opens May 22, 2026 for the season and operates through the second full weekend of September. Reservations are available via Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 1:16PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times until further notice. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 11:17AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until further notice. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times until further notice. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.orcaa.org www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Lake Harriet Campground occupies a scenic location on the eastern shore of crystal-clear Lake Harriet, nestled in a narrow, heavily forested canyon at approximately 2,000 feet elevation in Mt. Hood National Forest. The 22-acre lake sits where the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River flows into it, creating excellent habitat for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. The campground provides 8 single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump are available. A boat ramp and ADA-accessible fishing dock provide easy lake access. Boating and canoeing are popular, with a 10 mph speed limit in effect. Nearby recreation includes hiking in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness to the south, fishing on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River for steelhead and salmon, and mountain biking on primitive forest roads. The Ripplebrook Ranger Station, about 6 miles west, offers a general store and visitor center.
Directions
From Estacada, take OR-224/Clackamas Highway east for 26 miles to the old Ripplebrook Guard Station. Cross the bridge and turn left on Forest Service Road 57 toward Timothy Lake. Travel 5 miles, cross the concrete bridge, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 4630 (narrow gravel road) and continue to Lake Harriet Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 464-8515 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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