Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Timothy Lake, OR, OR
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$168 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (103 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Point Campground is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Oregon’s Mt. It is a beautiful place for individuals, families and larger groups to camp and enjoy nature with a standard sites and a large group camp as well as miles of scenic trails around the lake providing endless recreation possibilities. Pine Point is about 28 miles from the base of majestic Mt.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
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Pine Point Campground offers beautiful lakeside camping on Timothy Lake with Mt. Hood views, a friendly camp host, and excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, swimming, hiking, and water activities. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean, well-maintained grounds and safe environment for families.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Barrow's Goldeneye, Canada Jay, Sandhill Crane, and Varied Thrush documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring a self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets, as most sites lack hookups Take advantage of the camp host for local knowledge and evening interpretive programs
Skip Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) if: You need RV hookups — most sites have none and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require full restroom facilities with running water. You plan to visit outside May-October when the campground is closed.
Best time to visit Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Hoodview Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Gone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR), Oak Fork Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (TIMOTHY LAKE, OR), North Arm Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Estacada, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Cell signal at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Pine Point Campground is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Oregon’s Mt. It is a beautiful place for individuals, families and larger groups to camp and enjoy nature with a standard sites and a large group camp as well as miles of scenic trails around the lake providing endless recreation possibilities. Pine Point is about 28 miles from the base of majestic Mt.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets, as most sites lack hookups
Take advantage of the camp host for local knowledge and evening interpretive programs
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
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 travel west for 3 miles, then turn right again at the Pine Point Campground entrance sign.
Campground entrance
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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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