Timothy Lake- The Cove Day Use Area
This is a day-use area only with no overnight camping. Currently closed for the season; opens May 22, 2026. Operating hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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.
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…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
The Cove Day Use Area sits along the western shore of Timothy Lake in Oregon's Mount Hood National Forest. This popular day-use site offers picnicking beneath towering conifers, swimming in clear mountain waters, and shore fishing for trout and kokanee salmon. The area also serves as a base for exploring nearby hiking and biking trails, including access to the Timothy Lake Trail system. This is strictly a day-use facility with no overnight camping permitted. Visitors will find vault toilets and picnic tables, but no potable water is available. There is no boat ramp at The Cove; watercraft access is available at nearby Pine Point Day Use Area. The site is operated by Portland General Electric in partnership with the US Forest Service.
Directions
From Sandy, OR, travel east on US 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Forest Road 42). Turn right and travel south 9 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 57 and travel west 2 miles to The Cove Day Use Area entrance.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Cove Day Use Area Page |
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