Clackamas Lake Campground sits beside a small, very shallow lake in the Clackamas River Ranger District, not far from Timothy Lake. Campers come to fish, swim and do some unhurried boating, and there are trails and historic sites to explore in the area.
Horse campers will find corrals here, built by Oregon Equestrian Trails volunteers working with the Forest Service. The campground has vault toilets and potable water. From Sandy, drive about 40 miles east on Highway 26 to Skyline Road (Forest Road 42), head south 10 miles to the Clackamas Lake sign, then turn left and go a quarter mile to the entrance.
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Things to do
- Fishing
Getting there
From Sandy, OR
- Travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Forest Road 42).
- Turn right FR 42 and travel south for 10 miles to the Clackamas Lake entrance sign.
- Turn left and drive 0.25 mile to the campground entrance.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Vehicles must not surpass the maximum length of 32 feet.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per night
Passes and permits
Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with the Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes.
Day Use: The only recreation pass accepted in lieu of day use fee payment is the $30 Annual Northwest Forest Pass.
Season details
5/23/2026 - 9/7/2026
Horses and pack animals
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Ranger office
Clackamas River Ranger District
Address: 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: 971-333-4100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)