Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Timothy Lake, OR, OR
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$58 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (226 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gone Creek Campground sits on the edge of the beautiful Timothy Lake, in the shadows of Mt. The lush, green forest surrounding the campground provides campers with ample recreational opportunities.Between 05/26/2023 and 09/09/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (503) 834-2215 to speak with local staff.
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
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Gone Creek Campground offers stunning scenic views on Timothy Lake in the shadow of Mt. Hood with lush forest surroundings. Campers consistently praise it as one of the cleanest and most well-maintained campgrounds with excellent camp hosts and excellent water access for boating, fishing, and swimming.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Barrow's Goldeneye, Varied Thrush, Hermit Warbler, and Mallards present in the area
Insider tips for Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring leveling blocks - some sites require heavy leveling for RVs 24 ft RVs confirmed to fit; however, there are no hookups at most sites so bring a self-contained RV
Skip Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) if: You need RV hookups - only Electric Hookups available, no water or sewer hookups. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You're sensitive to water noise - noise carries on the lake.
Best time to visit Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (TIMOTHY LAKE, OR), Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin (ZIGZAG, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Cell signal at Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, 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.
Gone Creek Campground sits on the edge of the beautiful Timothy Lake, in the shadows of Mt. The lush, green forest surrounding the campground provides campers with ample recreational opportunities.Between 05/26/2023 and 09/09/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (503) 834-2215 to speak with local staff.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring leveling blocks - some sites require heavy leveling for RVs
24 ft RVs confirmed to fit; however, there are no hookups at most sites so bring a self-contained RV
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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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 continue south for about 9 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 57 and travel west for 1 mile, then turn right again at the Gone Creek Campground entrance sign.
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#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.
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