Badger Lake Campground
Open for the season. Roads FR 4860 and FR 4860-140 are passable but very rough with storm damage. High-clearance 4WD required; trailers prohibited. Seasonal road closure runs December 1 through March 31. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
Roadside Danger Trees Health and Safety Closure
This Order prohibits using any type of motor vehicle upon the following National Forest Service Roads as described: 1) NFS Road 45 (Memaloose Road) from the bridge at highway 224 to the junction with NFS Road 45-310 and 2) NFS Road 54 from the highway 224 junction (at the bridge gate) to NFS Road…
FR 4613 road damage- use caution
Following December storms, the North Clackamas Bridge on FR 4613 suffered severe scour and a large hole created on the approach to the south side of the bridge. A large steel plate has been installed to maintain temporary safe passage. A less significant scour on the northern approach to the same…
Bull Run Watershed Closure
This Order prohibits 1) Going into or being upon the area which is closed for the protection of public health or safety, 2) Being on a road, 3) Being on a trail within the area described in Exhibit A, except to travel on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 and Huckleberry Trail #617, and…
About
Badger Lake Campground sits at the edge of a serene alpine lake in the Mount Hood National Forest, about a quarter mile from the water. The campground serves as one of the primary gateways to the Badger Creek Wilderness, making it an excellent basecamp for backcountry exploration. Nearby trailheads provide access to Badger Lake Trail #479A and Badger Creek Trail for hiking and wilderness travel. The campground offers 4 primitive tent sites with fire pits and a vault toilet. No potable water is available, so campers must pack in all drinking water. The remote setting delivers solitude and quiet, though reaching it requires commitment. The final 4 miles on FR 4860-140 spur road is very rough with storm damage and demands a high-clearance 4WD vehicle; standard passenger cars and trailers cannot make the approach. Badger Lake itself is open to non-motorized boating, making it ideal for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Fishing is popular. Horse and pack animals are permitted. Wilderness regulations apply in the adjacent Badger Creek Wilderness.
Directions
From Hood River, follow Highway 35 South for 34 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 48 and continue 15.3 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles. Turn left onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue 4 miles to the campground. FR 4860-140 requires high-clearance 4WD; trailers are not allowed.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 467-2291 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Badger Lake Campground | |
| Mt. Hood NF Road Conditions |
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