Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)
Campground · Oregon · 43 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Mt. Hood National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 43
- Bookable sites
- up to 36
- People per site
- 10
- Accessible sites
- 3,265 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Nestled in a cove between Hoodview and Gone Creek, Stone Creek includes a day-use area with a non-motorized boat access, trail access, picnicking and a view of Mt. Hood. Separate tent and RV loops limit the sound of generators. Two equestrian-friendly group camps are located across the road.
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 3 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 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. An equestrian-friendly group campground is located across the road. Campground hosts are available on-site in the main campground.
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.
The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest. The day use area offers views of Mt. Hood. A thick understory of rhododendron bushes provide privacy between sites.
Nearby Attractions
Stone Creek is about 28 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.
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
- 43 bookable sites
- 47 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 10 accessible sites
- Up to 36 people per site
- Loops: Double Site, Equestrian-Friendly, Generators Permitted Loop, No Generators
Site types
- 20 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 18 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Management
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
47 campsites at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Double Site | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Double Site | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 34 | Double Site | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| Group Camp, East Loop | Equestrian-Friendly | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 36 | 🐾 |
| Group Camp, West Loop | Equestrian-Friendly | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 36 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Generators Permitted Loop | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 24 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 25 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 26 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 28 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 31 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 32 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 33 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 35 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 36 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 37 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 38 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 39 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 40 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 41 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 42 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 43 | Generators Permitted Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Host Site 1 | Generators Permitted Loop | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Host Site 2 | Generators Permitted Loop | Management | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 01 | No Generators | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 03 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 04 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 05 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 06 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 07 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 08 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 09 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 15 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 19 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | No Generators | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 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 travel west for 3 miles, then turn right again at the Stone Creek Campground entrance sign.
45.10750, -121.78528 · 45°6'27.0"N 121°47'7.0"W
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, 1.8 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 Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)
- Can you reserve a site at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
- Yes, Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) have?
- 47 sites in total, of which 43 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR).
- Does Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
- Campfires are allowed at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $26/night for single site, additional $2/night for holiday weekends
- $10/night for extra vehicle
- $10 per vehicle/day
Restrictions:
- To limit noise, generators are only allowed in the RV loop (sites #22 - 43) . Campsites are set back from the water and offer more privacy between sites than other campgrounds.
- 10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on the lake.
Camping near Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)
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- Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Joe Graham Horse Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clackamas Lake 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Crater Lake 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clear Lake Cabin Lookout 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Timothy Lake - Cove Day Use Area 0.3 mi · Campground
- Timothy Lake - Meditation Point Campground 1.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 503-464-8515
- Email pgeparks@pgn.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-08.
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