4.47106 reviewsPrice
$15 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
118 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
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Price
$15 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
118 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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Paddlers and trout anglers get the most out of this place. The lake is clear, motors are banned, and the store rents kayaks and canoes on-site. Loop F puts you within walking distance of the water; Loop E's walk-in tent sites offer the most seclusion for about $15-$32 a night.
No cell signal for miles is a real commitment, not just a quirk. Add vault toilets with consistent cleanliness complaints and no flush option anywhere, and campers who care about bathroom quality will leave frustrated. No reservations means holiday weekends are a gamble.
Reference information about Lost Lake Campground, Resort And Day Use Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<div><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oS6aTniNSPQ?rel=0" width="500"></iframe></p></div><div><p><strong>Recreation</strong>: Lost Lake Campground offers an abundance of activities. Campers have access to a resort store, which offers: canoe, kayak, wooden boats, metal fishing boats and stand-up paddleboard rentals. There are a number of hiking and biking trails near the campground ranging in length from 0.25 mile to over 100 miles. Other activities include bird watching, berry picking, swimming, waterfall finding or simply enjoying one of the many scheduled activities such as telescoped stargazing, special Forest Service events or live music.</p></div><div><p><strong>Facilities</strong>: Lost Lake Campground is adjacent to a full service resort with a variety of campsites to accommodate all types of visitors, including group, family and single campsites. In addition to the campsites, there are cabins, yurts, lodge rooms and an extensively stocked general store on site. There is drinking water at designated locations and pit toilets throughout. Each site has a designated tenant location, picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is available for purchase at the general store. This campground has a minimum three night stay on weekends and holidays.</p><p><strong>Fish Your National Forests</strong>: Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Non-motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait. ADA Accessible fishing access with fishing pier, boat launch, and fish cleaning station.<br /><br />The Lost Lake Resort operates under a special use permit issued by the Mt. Hood National Forest.</p></div>
The elevation is 3,200 ft. The campground has eight loops (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) along the east side of Lost Lake in a dense stand of mixed conifers. Old growth cedars and douglas fir provide shade for campers along with some Pacific fir, Hemlocks, and other trees. A thick middle and understory of various shrubs including massive rhododendron, huckleberry, blackberry and thimbleberry bushes, delicate ferns and a variety of wildflowers, provide good to outstanding privacy. Loops A, B, and C are probably the most RV-friendly, furthest from the Lake, and have the least middlestory. Loop D features some enormous pull-throughs along the campground's main road and a few secluded walk-in tent sites. These sites are closer to Lost Lake but have no view of the water. Loop E consists of walk-in tent sites. Each site is amazingly secluded and private, tucked into a stand of massive old growth Douglas fir and Hemlocks. Huckleberry and rhododendron bushes provide natural privacy screens. Loop F is also a tent only loop but, except for a few, campsites include adjacent parking. Loop F has the closest sites to Lost Lake and, like the rest of the campground, many sites are terraced with two or three different levels. Loop H is a small horse camp where each site has a corral. Although no swimming beach is provided, Lost Lake could be considered one of the best places in the area for canoeing and swimming, to say nothing of its many super hiking trails and fabulous views of Mt. Hood. The co-located Lost Lake Resort offers cabins, boat rentals, limited groceries, fishing tackle and hot showers for a fee. Possible day trips: taking a ride on the Mt. Hood Railroad and joining the Forest Service on a guided tour of historic Cloud Cap Inn (contact Hood River Ranger Station for more information).
Open Memorial Day weekend through October 15
Hot showers available for a fee at Lost Lake Resort.
Lost Lake is 240 acres. Mooring possible along the shoreline at Loop F.
The parking aprons are paved.
In Parkdale, OR, at railroad tracks, take Baseline Dr. west, bearing right immediately after tracks, following the sign to Dee, and go 5.3 miles to Dee/Lost Lake sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Lost Lake Road and go 13.4 miles to campground. Note: Although entire route is paved, the last 6 miles are curvy and hilly.
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Summer brings the best conditions, with daytime highs typically 65-80°F and nights dropping to 40-50°F. The campground stays dry and fully accessible during these months, making it prime season for kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Long daylight hours work well for hiking and stargazing. Holiday weekends fill fast. Come prepared for rain or cold weather even in summer, nights can be chilly and mountain storms move in quickly.
Best season; open Memorial Day–Oct 15 and summer reviews are strongly positive.
Lost Lake Campground offers a wide range of amenities designed to cater to campers and visitors. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, and drinking water is available at designated locations. The campground features vault toilets, with some reviews highlighting cleanliness issues. While potable water is noted as being unavailable in the authoritative content, user reviews suggest water availability. Firewood is sold at the on-site general store, which is extensively stocked and includes fishing tackle, limited groceries, and other camping essentials. Hot showers are available for a fee at the Lost Lake Resort. The resort also offers a variety of accommodations, including cabins, yurts, and lodge rooms.
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Loop F is consistently noted for its proximity to the lake and secluded sites.
Loop E is praised for its walk-in tent sites with high levels of privacy.
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