Timothy Lake - Meditation Point Campground
Government Camp, Oregon · 3,251 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 7.8 mi SW: Austin, 12,888 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,251 ft (991 m)3,251 ft991 m
- Land
- Mt. Hood National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Meditation Campground is a small, primitive hike-to campground on the shores of Timothy Lake. Campers can park at the West Shore Day Use area to access the campground. There is also a small trailhead on NF-5890 on the north side of the lake. A day use permit or annual pass is required for parking. The rustic sites are limited to groups of six campers each. The 7 campsites are accessible by boat, bike or hike-in; only.
Fees: Overnight Use
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Timothy Lake - Meditation Point Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain63°42°
- ThuSunny62°41°
- FriSunny71°42°
- SatSlight Chance Light Rain, 21% chance of rain53°33°
- SunMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain55°35°
Nearby camping
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4 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.
- 9.5 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 9.5 mi
Goat Creek Camp
Rhododendron, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 15 mi
Burnt Lake campsite #3
Rhododendron, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 15 mi
Burnt Lake campsite #6
Rhododendron, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 15 mi
Burnt Lake campsite #2
Rhododendron, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
Location and contact
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