Set along Timothy Lake’s north shore at about 3,200 feet, North Arm Campground is part of the Zigzag Ranger District, with Mt. Hood looming over the area. Portland General Electric runs it in partnership with the Forest Service. To get there, head south from Highway 26 on Skyline Road, cross Timothy Lake Dam, and wind around the lake on forest roads.
The 12 main sites take tents or RVs, and four hike-in sites suit anyone after a rougher stay. A boat launch and dock get you onto the water to fish or swim, and the Timothy Lake Trail is reachable from camp. You’ll find vault toilets, picnic tables, and drinking water, but parking is limited.
Things to do
- Picnicking
- Fishing
Getting there
From Sandy, OR
- Travel east on U.S. Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Rd 42).
- Turn right on Skyline Road, travel south 9 miles.
- Turn right on FS Road 57, west 2+ miles, go over Timothy Lake Dam.
- Turn right on to Forest Road 5810, head north past Forest Roads 5830, 5850 and 5860, to Forest Road 5890.
- Follow Forest Road 5890 south to Forest Road 5890-012.
- Follow Forest Road 5890-012 south to the campground.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
This site is operated by Portland General Electric in partnership with the US Forest Service.
Reservations
All sites at North Arm Campground are reservable. If reservable sites are open, they are first come, first served for one night. Discount applies only to the site physically occupied by the pass holder. It does not extend to any additional fee(s) or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Campsites can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Rules and restrictions
10 mph speed limit for motorized boats on the lake.
All fees
Overnight Use (Sites are reservable; standard reservation fees apply.)
Single Site: $28 per night
Hike-to Site: $24 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Holiday Weekend Fee: $2 per night
Premium (lakeside) Site: $2 per night
Day Use: $10 per vehicle per day
Passes and permits
Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access. Discount applies only the site physically occupied by the pass holder. It does not extend to any additional fee(s) or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Day use: Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
Season details
Open Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the second full weekend of September.
Contact
Contact Name: PGE Parks & Campgrounds
Contact Phone: 503-464-8515
Ranger office
Zigzag Ranger District
Address: 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Phone: 503-622-3191
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)