Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Timothy Lake, OR, OR
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$30 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (223 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Hoodview Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Oregon’s Mt. The surrounding forest setting offers spectacular views, miles of trails for exploration and abundant fishing. Between 05/26/2023 and 09/30/2023 this location is staffed.
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
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Hoodview Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake with spectacular Mt. Hood views and access to an 11.5-mile lake trail for hiking and biking. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained facilities, spotless bathrooms, attentive camp host, and family-friendly shallow lake areas.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel present in area; also Barrow's Goldeneye, Varied Thrush, and Turkey Vulture observed nearby.
Insider tips for Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Request a level site when booking; some sites are on slopes The 11.5-mile Timothy Lake trail is directly accessible from the campground
Skip Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only self-contained RVs suitable. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (TIMOTHY LAKE, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Cell signal at Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, 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.
The Hoodview Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Oregon’s Mt. The surrounding forest setting offers spectacular views, miles of trails for exploration and abundant fishing. Between 05/26/2023 and 09/30/2023 this location is staffed.
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
this is a popular federal campground
Request a level site when booking; some sites are on slopes
The 11.5-mile Timothy Lake trail is directly accessible from the campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
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 2 miles, then turn right again at the Hoodview Campground entrance sign.
Campground entrance
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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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