Little Crater Lake

Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $26 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (51 reviews)

Season: May through October

Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest and a very comfortable place to camp. It is not far from Little Crater Lake, a cold, crystal clear, spring-fed pond.

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, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest with spacious, tree-filled sites that provide privacy and seclusion. A short path connects the campground to Little Crater Lake and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, offering access to stunning views of Timothy Lake and Mt. Hood.

Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Douglas' Squirrels, Osprey, Varied Thrush, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Canada Jays have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Little Crater Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Sites are spacious with trees providing natural privacy between campers Only 250 yards walk to Little Crater Lake from the campground

Skip Little Crater Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need to camp outside May-October season — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Little Crater Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Estacada, OR), Clear Lake Cabin Lookout (Estacada, OR), Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (TIMOTHY LAKE, OR), Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR).