Lake Harriet Campground
Campground · Oregon · 8 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Mt. Hood National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 8
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 2,058 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lake Harriet Campground sits on the eastern shores of crystal clear Lake Harriet. It is located between the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River, which flows into the lake, and the nearby forest highway. It is a great location for camping, fishing and boating.Recreation
Boating, canoeing and fishing on Lake Harriet are popular activities. There is a speed limit of 10 mph. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout each year, resulting in easy fly fishing. Anglers can also expect to catch cutthroat and brown trout, which spawn in the nearby river. The campground offers a boat ramp and fishing dock for easy lake access. The nearby Oak Grove Fork of Clackamas River is also popular for fishing. Steelhead, chinook and kokanee salmon can often be caught there. Further down the river, the Clackamas provides class III-IV whitewater rafting. The river provides a perfect habitat for the bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as an occasional peregrine falcon. Visitors can also enjoy hiking in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness area, just south of the campground. Several primitive forest roads nearby are useful for mountain biking and the Cascades Scenic Byway, which follows the Clackamas River, runs near the campground.Facilities
The campground offers eight 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 host is available on-site and firewood is available for purchase at the campground.Natural Features
The campground is surrounded by a sparse forest of alder trees that provide limited shade to the area. It is situated at an elevation of about 2,000 feet in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The 22-acre lake and surrounding wilderness rest in a narrow, heavily forested canyon of Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range.Contact Info
Between 05/26/2023 and 09/09/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (503) 834-2215 to speak with local staff. From 11/22/2022 to 05/25/2023 this location is unstaffed. Please call (503) 464-8515 for general information.Nearby Attractions
The Ripplebrook Ranger Station is located just over 6 miles west of the campground. A variety of services can be found there, including a general store and visitor center.Charges & Cancellations
A service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see Recreation.Gov, Rules & Reservation Policies.
The facts
- Season: 05/24/2024 – 09/02/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 8 bookable sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA LAKE HARRIET
Site types
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
8 campsites at Lake Harriet Campground
Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA LAKE HARRIET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Sandy, Oregon, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road/Road 42. Turn right on Skyline Road and continue south for about 9 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road (FSR) 57 and travel west past all campgrounds along the south shore. Cross the dam and continue about 9.5 miles along FSR 57. Turn right onto FSR 4630. Proceed 0.5 miles to Lake Harriet.
45.07361, -121.95861 · 45°4'25.0"N 121°57'31.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 9.5 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 5.8 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Payment in-full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A non-refundable online reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Lake Harriet Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Harriet Campground?
- Yes, Lake Harriet Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lake Harriet Campground have?
- 8 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Lake Harriet Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Harriet Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Harriet Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Lake Harriet Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Lake Harriet Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Lake Harriet Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lake Harriet Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping: $26/night for single unit, $10/extra vehicle Holiday weekend camping rates are an additional $2 per night
- Day use: $10/day/vehicle ( Concession Operated Forest Service Day Use Site with a Fee )
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Contact
- Phone 503-464-8515
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-08.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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