Stone Creek Campground sits on the shore of Timothy Lake at about 3,200 feet, with views of Mt. Hood. It has 21 tent sites and 22 RV-sized sites without electric hookups, set in separate loops, plus accessible sites and facilities. Drinking water and picnic tables are on hand. Portland General Electric runs it with the Forest Service.
Fishing and picnicking are the main activities, along with several trails to explore. A lakeshore day-use parking area has a small launch meant for kayaks, canoes and other non-motorized boats. From Sandy, take US Hwy 26 east about 40 miles, go right on Skyline Road (Forest Road 42) for 9 miles south, then head 3 miles west on Forest Road 57.
Things to do
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Getting there
From Sandy, OR
- Travel east on U.S. Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Forest Road 42).
- Turn right on Skyline Road, travel south 9 miles.
- Turn right on Forest Service Road 57, west 3 miles, turn at the Stone Creek Campground or Stone Creek Group 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
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All sites at Stone Creek Campground are reservable. If reservable sites are open, they are first-come, first-served for one night.
Campsites can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Rules and restrictions
To limit noise, generators are only allowed in the RV loop (sites #22 - 43). Campsites are set back from the water and offer more privacy between sites than other campgrounds.
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
Double Site: $56 per night
Group Site: $168 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Holiday Weekend Fee: $2 per night
Day Use: $10 per vehicle per day
Overnight Use (Sites are reservable; standard reservation fees apply.)
Single Site: $28 per night
Double Site: $56 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Holiday Weekend Fee: $2 per night
Premium (lakeside) Site: $2 per night
Day use: For registered campers only. No public day use area.
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: National Forest Recreation Day Pass, Annual Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency 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)
Campsites and booking
18 standard sites · 20 tent-only sites · 5 group sites
Reserve on Recreation.govSite counts and vehicle lengths from Recreation.gov's public data, November 2026. Some sites may be first come, first served; check the booking page for dates and rules.