Clear Lake
Closed for the season. Anticipated opening May 22, 2026 through September 30, 2026. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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
Clear Lake Campground is located in a mixed conifer forest on the eastern shore of Clear Lake, a 560-acre reservoir in Mt. Hood National Forest. Situated at 3,600 feet elevation just north of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, the campground offers 28 sites in a shady setting with steady breezes that keep bugs at bay. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The campground provides vault toilets and potable drinking water from a hand pump. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station facilities. Vehicles are limited to 32 feet maximum length. Boating is popular on the lake with a 10 mph speed limit, and the steady winds make it suitable for sailing. Swimming and fishing for various trout species are available. A hiking trail near the north end of the lake connects to the Pacific Crest Trail. Note that Clear Lake is a reservoir managed for agricultural irrigation, and water levels typically decrease beginning in early July.
Directions
From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for about 35 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 2630 and continue for 1 mile to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 34ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 34ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 352-6002 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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