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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as this is a popular federal campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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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