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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 10:46AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke and Ozone remains in effect. 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 12 PM PDT 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
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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