Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: TIMOTHY LAKE, OR, OR
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$77 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (187 reviews)
Season: May through October
Oak Fork Campground is located 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 09/09/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (503) 834-2215 to speak with local staff.
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, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
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Oak Fork Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Mt. Hood with spectacular forest views, miles of trails, and abundant fishing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful setting and cleanliness, with a 4.7/5 rating from 118 reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Varied Thrush, Barrow's Goldeneye, Sandhill Crane, and Canada Jay verified within 8km
Insider tips for Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Hike-in campsites available, only 5 minutes walk from parking lot per Google reviews No showers available; plan accordingly or use as day-use only
Skip Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require shower facilities — vault toilets only. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): July-September — Peak season within the May-October operational window; allows time to secure reservations early as this is a popular federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Joe Graham Horse Campground (Estacada, OR), Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Cell signal at Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (TIMOTHY LAKE, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Oak Fork Campground is located 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 09/09/2023 this location is staffed. Please call (503) 834-2215 to speak with local staff.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Hike-in campsites available, only 5 minutes walk from parking lot per Google reviews
No showers available; plan accordingly or use as day-use only
Peak season within the May-October operational window; allows time to secure reservations early as this is a popular federal campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
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 then turn right again at the Oak Fork Campground entrance sign.
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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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