Wahtum Lake Campground
The campground is listed as open with 24-hour access. All five sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water. Access via Forest Road 1310 may be affected by seasonal conditions.
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.
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
Wahtum Lake Campground is a primitive, five-site campground situated adjacent to Wahtum Lake at the edge of the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. The shaded sites are tucked among trees and each includes a fire pit and picnic table. Vault toilets are available, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is provided on site. The campground serves as a basecamp for wilderness hiking, with trails departing directly from the area including connections to the Pacific Crest Trail. Rainy-Wahtum Trail #409 and Anthill Trail #406B provide alternative access routes from Rainy Lake Campground. The lake itself offers fishing opportunities in a scenic alpine setting. Access is via Forest Road 1310, which branches from Primary Forest Route 13 southwest of Hood River. The narrow forest road may not be suitable for large RVs or trailers. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available.
Directions
From Hood River, travel southwest on Primary Forest Route 13 past Dee. Continue on FR 13 and follow it west when it splits. About one mile past the forest boundary, turn onto Forest Road 1310. Follow FR 1310 northwest to the campground.
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 | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 352-6002 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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