Lost Creek

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Rhododendron, OR, OR

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$75 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (40 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Lost Creek Campground is a fully accessible campground allowing anyone access to campsites, fishing and a paved nature trail that meanders through the area. The campground is also near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River and not far from the popular Ramona Falls Trailhead. Hood is just southeast of the campground and is close enough for visitors to enjoy a day trip and sightseeing.A variety of trails exist within and near the campground, including the accessible Lost Creek Nature Trail, which explai

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lost-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Fully accessible campground with a paved nature trail, near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River and Ramona Falls Trailhead. Google reviewers praise the abundant shade and clean bathrooms, though some note water quality concerns.

Wildlife alert: Northern Spotted Owl and Barred Owl present in area; also Mountain Beaver, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Common Raccoon, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake within 8km.

Insider tips for Lost Creek: Book well in advance — federal campground with only 14 sites fills quickly. Bring your own water supply or be prepared for potential water quality issues; hand pump available on-site. Explore the 1.5-mile trail-of-use along Lost Creek downstream from the campground. Day trip to Mt. Hood is feasible from this location.

Skip Lost Creek if: You need full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You prefer spacious, spread-out campsites — reviewers report sites feel somewhat crowded relative to available land.. You require potable tap water — bring water or use alternative sources..

Best time to visit Lost Creek: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as this is a popular federal campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Riley Horse Campground (Rhododendron, OR), Tollgate (Rhododendron, OR), Camp Creek (Government Camp, OR), Lost Lake Resort And Campground (Hood River, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Creek

Cell signal at Lost Creek (Rhododendron, 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.

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Rhododendron, OR, OR★ 4.4 (40 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lost Creek Campground is a fully accessible campground allowing anyone access to campsites, fishing and a paved nature trail that meanders through the area. The campground is also near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River and not far from the popular Ramona Falls Trailhead. Hood is just southeast of the campground and is close enough for visitors to enjoy a day trip and sightseeing.A variety of trails exist within and near the campground, including the accessible Lost Creek Nature Trail, which explains events in history that helped form the area’s geology.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
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Picnic TablesElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

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 full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.✕ You prefer spacious, spread-out campsites — reviewers report sites feel somewhat crowded relative to available land.✕ You require potable tap water — bring water or use alternative sources.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book well in advance

federal campground with only 14 sites fills quickly.

Bring your own water supply or be prepared for potential water quality issues; hand pump available on-site.

Explore the 1.5-mile trail-of-use along Lost Creek downstream from the campground.

Day trip to Mt. Hood is feasible from this location.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as this is a popular federal campground.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Spotted Owl and Barred Owl present in area; also Mountain Beaver, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Common Raccoon, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Portland, follow Highway 26 for 18 miles past the town of Sandy to the community of Zigzag. Turn north (left) onto Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). Travel just over 4 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 1825. Continue for less than a mile and then bear right, staying on Forest Road 1825, and cross the Sandy River bridge. Continue for approximately 2 miles and then bear right at the "Y" junction. The campground is less than a mile past the junction, on the right.

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Lost Creek cost per night?+
Lost Creek costs $26–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lost Creek open?+
Lost Creek is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lost Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Creek?+
Lost Creek can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lost Creek?+
Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lost Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lost Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Lost Creek is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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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
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$26 /night★ 4.4 (40)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Riley Horse Campground

Rhododendron, OR

From $26/night

Tollgate

Rhododendron, OR

From $30/night

Camp Creek

Government Camp, OR

From $26/night

Lost Lake Resort And Campground

Hood River, OR

From $44.88/night

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