Wahtum Lake Campground

Campground · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Mt. Hood National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,939 ft
Elevation

Five primitive campsites available with a fire pit and picnic table at each site adjacent to Wahtum Lake located just east of the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and multiple hiking opportunties. Trees and shade available.

The facts

  • Season: 6/14/2024 – 10/1/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

Directions from Hood River: Travel southwest on Primary Forest Route 13 past Dee. Continue on 13 follow it west when it splits. About one mile past forest boundary, pick up Forest Road 1310. Follow 1310 northwest to the campground.

45.57731, -121.79247 · 45°34'38.3"N 121°47'32.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in11.48.17.65.13.02.20.40.72.36.810.913.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 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 Wahtum Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Wahtum Lake Campground?
No. Wahtum Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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

Restrictions:

  • If you plan to enter the adjacent Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness , please ensure you know the wilderness restrictions .

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Wahtum Lake Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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