Green forest wraps around Gone Creek Campground, which sits right at the edge of Timothy Lake at about 3,200 feet in the Zigzag Ranger District. From Highway 26, take Skyline Road (Road 42) south for 9 miles, then head west on Forest Road 57 for about a mile to the entrance.
Portland General Electric operates the campground together with the Forest Service. Lake fishing and picnicking are the usual pastimes, and campers have their own boat launch. Barrier-free campsites and restrooms are available, and the site has vault toilets and drinking water.
Things to do
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Getting there
From Sandy, OR
- travel east on 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 1 mile, turn right at the Gone Creek Campground entrance sign.
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 Gone Creek 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 in the lake.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $26 per night
Double Site: $52 per day
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Holiday Fee: $2 per night
Passes and permits
Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access.
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)