Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ZIGZAG, OR, OR
Price: From $200 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin gives campers an old-fashioned cabin experience with its well-preserved features, including a massive rock chimney, knot-free interior paneling and hand-wrought iron work. It provides access to a number of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as its namesake lake.Clackamas Lake is a great place for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat, brook, rainbow and some German brown trout.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic cabin with well-preserved features including a massive rock chimney and hand-wrought iron work, offering access to Clackamas Lake for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating. Highly rated by campers (4.3/5) who praise its quiet atmosphere, spacious interior, and proximity to parks and trails.
Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Varied Thrush, Barrow's Goldeneye, Turkey Vulture, and Hermit Thrush documented in the area.
Insider tips for Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand. Firewood available for purchase on-site. Clackamas Lake stocks cutthroat, brook, rainbow, and German brown trout for anglers.
Skip Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 tent site total..
Best time to visit Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Joe Graham Horse Campground (Estacada, OR), Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (TIMOTHY LAKE, OR), Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin
Cell signal at Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin (ZIGZAG, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin gives campers an old-fashioned cabin experience with its well-preserved features, including a massive rock chimney, knot-free interior paneling and hand-wrought iron work. It provides access to a number of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as its namesake lake.Clackamas Lake is a great place for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat, brook, rainbow and some German brown trout.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand.
Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Clackamas Lake stocks cutthroat, brook, rainbow, and German brown trout for anglers.
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 travel south for 8.3 miles to the intersection of Forest Service Roads 42 and 57. Continue on Forest Service Road 42 for a quarter-mile. The Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger's Cabin is on the left. Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Zigzag Ranger District.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Hood National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mt. Hood National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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