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Frog Lake

Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Maupin, OR, OR

Price: From $26 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (106 reviews)

Season: May through October

Frog Lake Campground is a beautiful and somewhat rustic campground on Frog Lake. It provides access to enjoyable outdoor activities, including fishing and leisurely canoeing on the calm, mountain lake. Frog Lake covers 10 acres and is open to fishing, swimming, canoeing and non-motorized boating.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. 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/frog-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful rustic campground on Frog Lake with excellent fishing for rainbow trout, non-motorized boating, and hiking access. Google reviewers praise the clean facilities, private sites, and friendly camp host.

Wildlife alert: Osprey, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Common Nighthawk, Douglas's Squirrel, and Valley Garter Snake documented in area. Reviewers noted abundant frogs and butterflies.

Insider tips for Frog Lake: Book early - this is a popular federal campground Spot 16 is very large, fits multiple tents Water available from pump-type faucets; bring earplugs due to Highway 26 noise

Skip Frog Lake if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only. You're sensitive to road noise from Highway 26.

Best time to visit Frog Lake: May-October — Campground operational season only.

Nearby campgrounds: Clear Lake (Or) (Maupin, OR), Trillium (Government Camp, OR), Clear Lake Cabin Lookout (Estacada, OR), Still Creek (Government Camp, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Frog Lake

Cell signal at Frog Lake (Maupin, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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

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Maupin, OR, OR★ 4.1 (106 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Frog Lake Campground is a beautiful and somewhat rustic campground on Frog Lake. It provides access to enjoyable outdoor activities, including fishing and leisurely canoeing on the calm, mountain lake. Frog Lake covers 10 acres and is open to fishing, swimming, canoeing and non-motorized boating.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV26 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
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 need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites✕ You require year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only✕ You're sensitive to road noise from Highway 26

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a popular federal campground

Spot 16 is very large, fits multiple tents

Water available from pump-type faucets; bring earplugs due to Highway 26 noise

Best: May-October

Campground operational season only

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 · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Osprey, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Common Nighthawk, Douglas's Squirrel, and Valley Garter Snake documented in area. Reviewers noted abundant frogs and butterflies.

Location

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

From Sandy, travel 62 miles east on Highway 26, then continue 1 mile west through the Sno-Park on Forest Road 2610.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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 Frog Lake cost per night?+
Frog Lake costs $26 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Frog Lake open?+
Frog Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Frog Lake have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Frog Lake?+
Frog Lake can accommodate RVs up to 26 feet.
How do I make reservations at Frog Lake?+
Frog Lake 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 Frog Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Frog Lake is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Frog Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Frog Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$26 /night★ 4.1 (106)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Clear Lake (Or)

Maupin, OR

From $26/night

Trillium

Government Camp, OR

From $30/night

Clear Lake Cabin Lookout

Estacada, OR

From $85/night

Still Creek

Government Camp, OR

From $30/night

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