Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Campground · Oregon · 25 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Mt. Hood National Forest (NF) · Open Access

25
Bookable sites
26 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
26
Accessible sites
2,998 ft
Elevation
Laurance Lake
Photo: Lost Lake Resort & Campground · Recreation.gov

Overview

Kinnikinnick Campground is a hidden gem, situated north of Mt. Hood, just outside of Parkdale, Oregon. Sitting on Laurence Lake, Kinnikinnick Campground offers beautifully landscaped campsites with views of Laurence Lake and the wide-open hills that surround the lake.

Recreation

Laurence Lake allows all non-motorized water sports. There are no rental facilities on site.

Facilities

The campground features well-groomed campsites, including campfire pits and picnic tables. The location offers vault toilets. There is a boat ramp nearby.

Natural Features

Surrounded by Laurence Lake, Kinnikinnick Campground is a natural attraction all its own. With incredible lake views, regular sightings of bald eagles and rock and hill formations that surround this site, it is the perfect place to go "off the grid" and enjoy the outdoors.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 806-0785.

Nearby Attractions

Laurance Lake is great for waterplay and fishing. Kinnickinnick Campground is just a 30-minute drive to nearby ski resorts, where summer hiking and outdoor adventures await.

The facts

  • Season: 5/10/24 – Early October 2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 25 bookable sites
  • 26 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 26 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 26 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Site types

  • 19 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 6 RV Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

26 campsites at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeAccessWaterMax rigPeople
001Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive InLakefront15 ft4♿ 🐾
002Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSevereDrive InLakefront15 ft4♿ 🐾
003Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundRv NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In—16 ft4♿ 🐾
004Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundRv NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In—16 ft4♿ 🐾
005Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In—20 ft4♿ 🐾
006Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In—25 ft4♿ 🐾
007Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundRv NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In—20 ft4♿ 🐾
008Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundManagement—Gravel—————♿ 🐾
009Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In—12 ft4♿ 🐾
010Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In——4♿ 🐾
011Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In——4♿ 🐾
012Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In——4♿ 🐾
013Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundRv NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In—16 ft6♿ 🐾
014Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelSlightDrive InLakefront16 ft2♿ 🐾
015Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundRv NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive InLakefront20 ft4♿ 🐾
016Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundRv NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive InLakefront26 ft6♿ 🐾
017Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike InLakefront—4♿ 🐾
018Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike InLakefront—2♿ 🐾
019Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In——4♿ 🐾
020Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike InLakefront—6♿ 🐾
021Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In——6♿ 🐾
022Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike InLakefront—4♿ 🐾
023Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In——4♿ 🐾
024Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike In——4♿ 🐾
025Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike InLakefront—6♿ 🐾
026Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) CampgroundTent Only Nonelectric—Gravel—Hike InLakefront—4♿ 🐾

Getting there

From I-84 in Hood River - South on highway 35 to Parkdale. Follow signs to Laurance Lake.

45.45748, -121.66343 · 45°27'26.9"N 121°39'48.4"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in17.212.512.39.36.04.41.01.33.69.916.218.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Can you reserve a site at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground?
Yes, Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground have?
26 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground?
26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Camping : $30/night for single site, $10/night for extra vehicle

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-28.

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