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Clear Lake (Or)

Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Maupin, OR, OR

Price: From $26 per night

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (111 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Clear Lake Campground is a shady outdoor paradise ON Clear Lake in the mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and sailing on the lake and hiking and exploring the nearby hills and terraces. Winter recreation opportunities are available in the area when it snows.The campground is located in a mixed conifer forest, just north of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, in Mt.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clear-lake-or to be notified when sites open up.

Clear Lake Campground offers a scenic mountain setting with popular boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities. A steady breeze helps keep bugs away while propelling sailboats on the 10 mph speed-limited lake.

Wildlife alert: Osprey, Barrow's Goldeneye, Mallard, Varied Thrush, Douglas' Squirrel, and Common Garter Snake present in the area

Insider tips for Clear Lake (Or): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Site 4 noted by campers as having one of the best lake views Paved road into campground provides easy highway access from Highway 26

Skip Clear Lake (Or) if: You require RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You need frequent bathroom maintenance - reviews note toilets could be checked more often for supplies.

Best time to visit Clear Lake (Or): Year-round — Campground operates year-round with winter recreation opportunities available in the area when it snows.

Nearby campgrounds: Clear Lake Cabin Lookout (Estacada, OR), Frog Lake (Maupin, OR), Little Crater Lake (Estacada, OR), North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Estacada, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Lake (Or)

Cell signal at Clear Lake (Or) (Maupin, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%

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.

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Maupin, OR, OR★ 3.5 (111 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Clear Lake Campground is a shady outdoor paradise ON Clear Lake in the mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and sailing on the lake and hiking and exploring the nearby hills and terraces. Winter recreation opportunities are available in the area when it snows.The campground is located in a mixed conifer forest, just north of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, in Mt.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV34 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp HostFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You need frequent bathroom maintenance - reviews note toilets could be checked more often for supplies

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Site 4 noted by campers as having one of the best lake views

Paved road into campground provides easy highway access from Highway 26

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with winter recreation opportunities available in the area when it snows

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Osprey, Barrow's Goldeneye, Mallard, Varied Thrush, Douglas' Squirrel, and Common Garter Snake present in the area

Location

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503-630-5721· Mt. Hood National Forest
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Getting there →

From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for about 35 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 2630 and continue for 1 mile to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Clear Lake (Or) cost per night?+
Clear Lake (Or) costs $26 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Clear Lake (Or) open?+
Clear Lake (Or) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Clear Lake (Or) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Lake (Or)?+
Clear Lake (Or) can accommodate RVs up to 34 feet.
How do I make reservations at Clear Lake (Or)?+
Clear Lake (Or) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Clear Lake (Or)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Clear Lake (Or) is rated moderate. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Clear Lake (Or) open, and what are check-in times?+
Clear Lake (Or) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$26 /night★ 3.5 (111)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Clear Lake Cabin Lookout

Estacada, OR

From $85/night

Frog Lake

Maupin, OR

From $26/night

Little Crater Lake

Estacada, OR

From $26/night

North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)

Estacada, OR

From $24/night

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