Clackamas Lake
Government Camp, Oregon · 3,350 ft · In Mt. Hood National Forest
Wildfire 7.6 mi SW: Austin, 12,888 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,350 ft (1,021 m)3,350 ft1,021 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
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About
Overview
Clackamas Lake Campground is a great camping destination, especially when nearby Timothy Lake sites are full. The lake is small and shallow. The facility is located in the Clackamas Lake Historic District in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides access to fishing, swimming and leisurely boating, as well as a number of trails and historic points along the way.Recreation
Clackamas Lake is a great place for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat, brook, rainbow or German brown trout. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area as well.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Clackamas Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain62°42°
- ThuSunny61°41°
- FriSunny70°42°
- SatSlight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny, 16% chance of rain53°33°
- SunMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain54°35°
Nearby camping
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Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Government Camp
Joe Graham Horse Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Government Camp
Stone Creek Group Horse Camp
Public Land · 1.8 mi · Government Camp
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Government Camp share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 10 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 13 mi
Goat Creek Camp
Rhododendron, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 18 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 18 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 18 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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