Timothy Lake- Gone Creek Campground
Opens May 22, 2026 for the season, running through mid-September. All sites are reservable via Recreation.gov. Generators permitted 8 AM to 8 PM only.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 1:30PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued for Clackamas County. An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued for the Portland-Metro Area and around Salem. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through 6 PM Wednesday. 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
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
Gone Creek Campground sits on the south shore of Timothy Lake, a 1,400-acre reservoir in the shadows of Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest peak at 11,250 feet. Located at 3,400 feet elevation within Mt. Hood National Forest, the campground is surrounded by lush Pacific Northwest forest and offers direct access to the lake for swimming, fishing, and boating. The campground features 49 single and double sites suitable for tents and RVs up to 32 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill on a gravel pad. Facilities include accessible vault toilets and drinking water from hand pumps. A boat launch is available exclusively for registered campers, with motorized boats restricted to 10 mph on the lake. Recreation opportunities abound, including the 12-mile Timothy Lake Trail that loops around the lake on relatively level terrain, popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Anglers target kokanee salmon and various trout species. The nearby Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin offers a glimpse into the area's heritage with its preserved rock chimney and hand-wrought ironwork.
Directions
From Sandy, OR, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road/Forest Road 42. Turn right on Skyline Road and continue south for about 9 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 57 and travel west for 1 mile, then turn right at the Gone Creek Campground entrance sign.
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 - $56 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 464-8515 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Recreation.gov Campground Page | |
| USFS Gone Creek Campground |
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