Can you reserve a site at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?

Yes, Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) have?

50 sites in total, of which 49 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?

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

Are pets allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR).

Are campfires allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?

Campfires are allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR), Oregon — 49 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Oak Fork Campground is located 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.

Recreation

Proximity to Timothy Lake allows campers to enjoy a variety of water-related recreation activities, including boating and sailing, as well as swimming, windsurfing and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon and a variety of trout . A range of trails are located in the area. The Timothy Lake Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The 12 miles of relatively level terrain loops trekkers around the lake, providing scenic views of the area. It connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, a lengthy hike that extends across three states, from the borders of Canada and Mexico. Portions of that trail also lead southwest to Clackamas Lake Campground. The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than 2 miles from the campground. It was built to house forest service workers in the early 1900s. The rustic architecture and historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area draws thousands of tourists each year.

Facilities

The campground offers 36 single-family campsites, six cabins, and eight hike-to sites with some of these as accessible sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An on-site host is available for questions regarding the campground and surrounding area.

Sleeping cabins are furnished with a twin over twin bunk, a twin over full bunk, a table and two chairs. The beds have mattresses, but please bring your own bedding. Cooking and smoking in cabins is prohibited and pets are not allowed in the cabins or at the cabin sites. Cabins are nonelectric.

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.

Natural Features

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 Forest.

Nearby Attractions

Oak Fork is about 27 miles from the base of majestic Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon. The historic Timberline Lodge in Government Camp offers scenic views of the snow-capped mountain.

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.

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 the Recreation.Gov, Rules & Reservation Policies.

The facts

Season: 05/24/2024 – 09/11/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
49 bookable sites
50 sites in total, including non-bookable
12 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Cabin, Pet, Rustic, Cabin, Rustic, East, Hike To, West

Site types

35 Standard Nonelectric
8 Tent Only Nonelectric
6 Cabin Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

50 campsites at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Max rig	People
003	Cabin, Pet, Rustic	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	5	♿ 🐾
017	Cabin, Pet, Rustic	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	5	♿ 🐾
018	Cabin, Pet, Rustic	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	5	♿ 🐾
039	Cabin, Pet, Rustic	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	5	♿ 🐾
027	Cabin, Rustic	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	45 ft	5	♿
041	Cabin, Rustic	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	5	♿
002	East	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
004	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
005	East	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
006	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
007	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	5	♿ 🐾
008	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
009	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
010	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
011	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
012	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	6	🐾
013	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾
014	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
015	East	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
016	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
019	East	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
020	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾
021	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	45 ft	6	🐾
022	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾
023	East	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	6	♿ 🐾
024	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
025	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	50 ft	6	🐾
026	East	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	6	🐾
A	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	♿ 🐾
B	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	♿ 🐾
C	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	🐾
D	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	🐾
E	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	🐾
F	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	🐾
G	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	🐾
H	Hike To	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Hike In	20 ft	4	🐾
001	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	6	🐾
028	West	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	25 ft	6	♿ 🐾
029	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
030	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	45 ft	6	🐾
031	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
032	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
033	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
034	West	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	6	🐾
035	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	6	🐾
036	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
037	West	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
038	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
040	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	6	🐾
042	West	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 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 57,and then turn right again at the Oak Fork Campground entrance sign.

45.11500, -121.77083 · 45°6'54.0"N 121°46'15.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	8.4	6.1	6.0	4.4	3.0	1.8	0.3	0.5	1.5	4.6	8.3	9.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 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.

Common questions about Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)

Can you reserve a site at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?: Yes, Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) have?: 50 sites in total, of which 49 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR).
Are campfires allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?: Campfires are allowed at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping : $26/night for single site
$22 for hike-to site
$70/night for cabin site
$10/night for extra vehicle
Additional $2 per might for holiday weekends
Day use : $10 per day/vehicle

Restrictions:

10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on the lake.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-08.

Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)