The Hoodview Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood. The surrounding forest setting offers spectacular views, miles of trails for exploration and abundant fishing. The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is also available on-site. The nearest gas station/convenience store is about 18 miles away, west on Hwy. 26. The nearest grocery store is in Government Camp, about 23 miles away, west on Hwy. 26. The campground is situated on the southeastern shore of the roughly 1,400-acre lake, at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Timothy Lake was created in 1956 as a storage reservoir for the Oak Grove Hydroelectric Project. It is one of the larger lakes in the Mt. Hood National…
Type
Federal campground
Location
Estacada, OR
Sites
44
Longest RV site
35 ft
Nightly price
$24–$30 per night
Run by
USDA Forest Service
Phone
503-464-8515
Things to do
Wildlife viewing
Hiking
Fishing
Camping
Historic & cultural site
Boating
Biking
Amphitheater
Berry picking
Birding
Canoeing
Crawfishing
Evening programs
Horseback riding
Interpretive programs
Non-motorized boating
Motor boat
Paddling
Photography
Picnicking
Sailing
Swimming
Star gazing
Water activities
Campgrounds nearby
Trillium (Government Camp): federal campground, 12 mi