Can you reserve a site at Lost Creek?

Yes, Lost Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Lost Creek have?

15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Lost Creek?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Lost Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Lost Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Lost Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lost Creek, Oregon — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lost Creek Campground is a fully accessible campground allowing anyone access to campsites, fishing and a paved nature trail that meanders through the area. The campground is also near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River and not far from the popular Ramona Falls Trailhead. Mt. Hood is just southeast of the campground and is close enough for visitors to enjoy a day trip and sightseeing.

Recreation

A variety of trails exist within and near the campground, including the accessible Lost Creek Nature Trail, which explains events in history that helped form the area's geology. A deviation from the road coming into the campground (Forest Road 1825), will lead to a trailhead for spectacular Ramona Falls on the Sandy River. The 7.1-mile trail leads to cascading waterfalls and is one of the most popular hikes on the forest.

Fishing is available in the Sandy River and anglers can expect steelhead year-round, Coho salmon in the fall and Chinook salmon from February through October. Trout also inhabit the river. Scenic driving and picnicking are popular activities as well.

Facilities

The campground is fully accessible and provides a variety of single, double and walk-to campsites. The structures can accommodate up to six campers each. Visitors must provide their own bedding.

Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Utility hookups are not available. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.

Natural Features

Moss and shrubbery covers the ground and evergreens tower overhead, providing ample shade for the campground and privacy between the individual and group campsites. The campground is situated in the Old Maid Flat area of Mt. Hood National Forest, northwest of majestic Mt. Hood at an elevation of about 2,600 feet. It sits on one of the largest pyroclastic volcanic mudflows from Mt. Hood's "Old Maid" eruption in the 1700s.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Government Camp is located at the base of Mt. Hood, about 18 miles from the campground. Year-round skiing is available there, as well as a variety of activities and amenities.

The facts

Season: 05/17/2024 – 09/30/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
14 bookable sites
15 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: AREA LOST CREEK

Site types

9 Standard Nonelectric
5 Walk To
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

15 campsites at Lost Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA LOST CREEK	Management	Pull Through	Paved	—	6	🐾
002	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	40 ft	12	🐾
003	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	6	🐾
007	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	6	🐾
008	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	6	🐾
009	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA LOST CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	6	🐾
B-01	AREA LOST CREEK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
B-02	AREA LOST CREEK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
B-03	AREA LOST CREEK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
B-04	AREA LOST CREEK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾
B-05	AREA LOST CREEK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6	🐾

Getting there

From Portland, follow Highway 26 for 18 miles past the town of Sandy to the community of Zigzag. Turn north (left) onto Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). Travel just over 4 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 1825. Continue for less than a mile and then bear right, staying on Forest Road 1825, and cross the Sandy River bridge. Continue for approximately 2 miles and then bear right at the "Y" junction. The campground is less than a mile past the junction, on the right.

45.38208, -121.83655 · 45°22'55.5"N 121°50'11.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	17.7	13.2	13.7	10.9	7.3	5.8	1.0	1.7	4.7	11.6	17.4	19.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 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 Lost Creek

Can you reserve a site at Lost Creek?: Yes, Lost Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lost Creek have?: 15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Creek?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lost Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Creek.
Are campfires allowed at Lost Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Lost Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Lost Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lost Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping: $25/night for single unit
$60/night for Yome (a portable Yurt alternative; more info at www.redskyshelters.com )
$8/extra vehicle
Day Use: $10/day/vehicle

Restrictions:

Vehicles 22 ft. max. See Oregon Fish & Wildlife's fishing regulations for specific regulations governing fishing in the Sandy River.

Accessibility:

See video for accessibility information.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lost Creek

Riley Horse Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tollgate 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Camp Creek 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lost Lake Resort and Campground 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Still Creek 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wildwood Recreation Site 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
McNeil Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
Top Spur Trailhead 3 mi · Facility
Paradise Park Trailhead 4.8 mi · Facility
Zigzag Ranger District 5.8 mi · Facility
Mirror Lake Trailhead 6.2 mi · Facility
Mt. Hood Climbing Permit 6.9 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Lost Creek