Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Timothy Lake, OR, OR
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$168 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (66 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nestled in a cove between Hoodview and Gone Creek, Stone Creek includes a day-use area with a non-motorized boat access, trail access, picnicking and a view of Mt. Separate tent and RV loops limit the sound of generators. Two equestrian-friendly group camps are located across the road.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host
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Stone Creek offers excellent privacy with tree-lined sites and a spectacular Mount Hood view from the boat ramp. Campers consistently praise the exceptionally clean vault toilets and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Barrow's Goldeneye, Varied Thrush, and Sandhill Crane documented in the area.
Insider tips for Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): Book early as this is a popular federal campground. Separate tent and RV loops minimize generator noise. Non-motorized boat access available at day-use area with Mount Hood views.
Skip Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) if: You need full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, campground is suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You prefer rustic camping — sites feature fresh construction and gravel areas rather than primitive settings.. You plan to visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally..
Best time to visit Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or): August — Peak summer season within May-October operating window with optimal weather for water activities and hiking..
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), Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or)
Cell signal at Stone Creek Campground (Timothy Lake, Or) (Timothy Lake, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 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.
Nestled in a cove between Hoodview and Gone Creek, Stone Creek includes a day-use area with a non-motorized boat access, trail access, picnicking and a view of Mt. Separate tent and RV loops limit the sound of generators. Two equestrian-friendly group camps are located across the road.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground.
Separate tent and RV loops minimize generator noise.
Non-motorized boat access available at day-use area with Mount Hood views.
Peak summer season within May-October operating window with optimal weather for water activities and hiking.
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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 Stone Creek Campground entrance sign.
Campground entrance
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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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