Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hood River, OR, OR
Price: From $38.56 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (62 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kinnikinnick Campground is a hidden gem, situated north of Mt. Hood, just outside of Parkdale, Oregon. Sitting on Laurence Lake, Kinnikinnick Campground offers beautifully landscaped campsites with views of Laurence Lake and the wide-open hills that surround the lake.Laurance Lake is great for waterplay and fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Kinnikinnick sits on scenic Laurance Lake with beautifully landscaped campsites offering lake and hillside views. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a wonderful spot for camping with dogs and non-motorized water activities.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, Pileated Woodpecker, Purple Finch, and Townsend's Solitaire documented in area.
Insider tips for Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground: Arrive early in the day or book online in advance — this is a federal campground that books up quickly Road to campground has one significant dip that prevents trailers; RVs should be self-contained and maneuverable Non-motorized water sports only on Laurance Lake; no rental facilities on site
Skip Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You have a large trailer — road conditions limit access.
Best time to visit Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Early season (May-June) — Reviewers note campground can be very busy in summer; shoulder season offers better availability.
Nearby campgrounds: Tilly Jane Guard Station (Parkdale , OR), Sherwood Campground (Hood River, OR), Nottingham Campground (Hood River, OR), Lost Lake Resort And Campground (Hood River, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
Cell signal at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground (Hood River, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Kinnikinnick Campground is a hidden gem, situated north of Mt. Hood, just outside of Parkdale, Oregon. Sitting on Laurence Lake, Kinnikinnick Campground offers beautifully landscaped campsites with views of Laurence Lake and the wide-open hills that surround the lake.Laurance Lake is great for waterplay and fishing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early in the day or book online in advance
this is a federal campground that books up quickly
Road to campground has one significant dip that prevents trailers; RVs should be self-contained and maneuverable
Non-motorized water sports only on Laurance Lake; no rental facilities on site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Reviewers note campground can be very busy in summer; shoulder season offers better availability
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-84 in Hood River - South on highway 35 to Parkdale. Follow signs to Laurance Lake.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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