Lake Harriet campsite
Open

The campground opens May 22, 2026 for the season and operates through the second full weekend of September. Reservations are available via Recreation.gov.

Mount Hood National Forest

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.

Mount Hood National Forest

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.

Mount Hood National Forest

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

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

Availability

Photos

Lake Harriet campsite
Boat launch
Lake Harriet reservoir

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