Small and rustic, Summit Lake Campground sits beside quiet Summit Lake in the Clackamas River Ranger District. To get there, take Highway 26 east from Sandy to Skyline Road (Forest Road 42) and follow it south. The route leaves the national forest for a stretch before coming back in. Then turn west on Forest Road 4200-141 for about a mile.
The lake is shallow, which makes for easy swimming, and fishing and picnicking fill out the day. Some sites are walk-in, and trails are nearby. There are vault toilets but no drinking water, so bring all you’ll need.
Things to do
- Picnicking
- Fishing
Getting there
From Sandy
- follow Highway 26 east to Forest Road 42 (Skyline Rd.).
- Follow 42 south (right) through the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and back into the national forest.
- Continue on 42 to Forest Road 4200-141.
- Follow 4200-141 west about one mile to the campground.
From the Forest Service
Reservations
Camping is first come, first served.
Rules and restrictions
Vehicles 16 ft. max.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $21 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night
Camping:
$21/night for single site, $8/night for extra vehicle
Day use: $10/day/vehicle
Passes and permits
Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access.
Day use: Annual Northwest Forest Pass may be used as a form of day use fee payment.
Season details
5/22/26- 9/13/2026