Walk-in campsites line the southern edge of Laurance Lake at Kinnikinnick Campground, about 7 miles from Parkdale in the Hood River Ranger District. The setting makes up for the extra effort, with good views over the water, rock and hill formations all around, and bald eagles spotted here regularly.
Fishing and picnicking are the main pastimes, and a boat ramp at the nearby day-use area gets paddlers and other non-motorized boats on the lake. Vault toilets are provided, but there’s no drinking water. The drive in on Clear Creek Road and Forest Road 2840 is very rough, and glacial melt can wash out the Eliot Creek crossing, so come in a high-clearance vehicle.
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Things to do
- Picnicking
- Fishing
Getting there
- From Parkdale, OR travel south on Clear Creek Road for 2.8 miles.
- Take a slight right onto Laurance Lake Road/Forest Road 2840 and follow for about 4 miles.
From the Forest Service
Reservations
Kinnikinnick Campground accepts reservations but also has some sites that are first come, first served.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 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.
Kinnikinnick/Laurance Lake Day Use Area doesn't honor recreation passes.
Ranger office
Hood River Ranger District
Address: 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041
Phone: 541-352-6002
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)