Along the east shore of Clear Lake sits this Hood River Ranger District campground. From Sandy, drive east on Highway 26 for roughly 35 miles, then take Forest Road 2630 for about a mile.
Clear Lake isn’t a natural lake. It was created, and is still managed, to supply irrigation water to farms outside the forest, so the water level usually drops as summer goes on. Fishing and picnicking are the main activities. The campground is wheelchair accessible, with vault toilets and drinking water.
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Things to do
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Getting there
From Sandy, OR
- Travel east on Highway 26 for about 35 miles.
- Turn onto Forest Road 2630 and continue for 1 mile to the campground.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Vehicles must have a maximum length of 32 feet.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $26 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Passes and permits
Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with the Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes.
Season details
May 22, 2026 to September 30, 2026