Kinnikinnick Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov while others remain first-come, first-served. The access road requires high-clearance vehicles and the Eliot Creek crossing may be impassable after heavy glacial melt. No potable water is available.
Red Flag Warning issued August 1 at 2:42PM PDT until August 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG IN EFFECT 2PM UNTIL 8PM TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITTITAS VALLEY (ZONE 690) - LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON (ZONE 691) - NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON (ZONE 692) - CANYON GRASSLANDS OF WALLOWA COUNTY AND SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON GRANDE RONDE VALLEY (ZONE 693) - GRANDE RONDE VALLEY OF OREGON (ZONE 694) - EAGLE CAP WILDERNESS (ZONE 695) - JOHN DAY VALLEY (ZONE 696) - AND CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON (ZONE 700)... .A strong cold front will pass through the region today. Very warm, dry, and windy conditions will result, leading to extreme fire weather concerns and the potential for rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 697 Central Blue Mountains, 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 699 Western Forested Blue Mountains, 701 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, 702 East Slopes of the Mt. Hood National Forest, 703 Warm Springs Reservation and 704 Northern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Kinnikinnick Campground is a scenic walk-in campground situated on the southern edge of Laurance Lake in the Mount Hood National Forest, just outside Parkdale, Oregon. The campground offers 26 sites split between tent-only (19 sites) and standard nonelectric sites (7 sites), all requiring a short walk from the parking area. The setting provides excellent lake views and frequent wildlife sightings, including bald eagles, surrounded by distinctive rock and hill formations. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through early October. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and campfire rings at each site. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply. A boat ramp at the adjacent day use area provides access to Laurance Lake, which permits all non-motorized watercraft including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Access to the campground requires a high-clearance vehicle. The road to Laurance Lake is very rough, and the Eliot Creek crossing is approximately 12 feet wide and prone to washouts from glacial melt. Trailers are not recommended. The campground accepts reservations through Recreation.gov but also maintains first-come, first-served availability.
Directions
From Parkdale, OR travel south on Clear Creek Road for 2.8 miles. Take a slight right onto Laurance Lake Road/Forest Road 2840 and follow for approximately 4 miles. High-clearance vehicle required.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28.56 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 26ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 26ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@lostlakeresort.org | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 386-6366 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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