Clackamas Lake Historic House is a two-story ranger’s cabin that the Civilian Conservation Corps built in 1933 on the Clackamas River Ranger District. It once housed the district ranger and crews who covered the district on horseback. Across the road, the old ranger office is now a small visitor center and museum.
Inside are knotty pine walls, a fireplace insert, a full kitchen, a sun porch, three bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower. Propane runs the fridge, range and hot water, and a generator powers the lights. Drinking water is on site. It sits off Skyline Road (Forest Road 42) south of Highway 26, near Timothy and Clackamas lakes.
Things to do
- Fishing
- Wildlife viewing
- Viewing
- Interpretive sites
Getting there
From Portland, OR
- Take Hwy 26 east to Sandy.
- Stay on Hwy 26 headed east another 39 miles and turn right/south on Skyline Road/Forest Road 42.
- Go 10 miles on Road 42.
- Just past the Forest Road 57 junction is the Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger Station.
- Hood River: Travel approximately 38 miles south on Hwy 35 to the Hwy 26 junction.
- Take the Hwy 26 east junction.
- Go about 8.5 miles and turn right/south on Skyline Road/Forest Road 42.
- Go 10 miles on Road 42.
- Just past the Forest Road 57 junction is the Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger Station.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
No smoking
Pets are not permitted
Candles are prohibited in the cabins.
No more than 4 vehicles allowed to be parked at cabin
No occupied RV's allowed at the site
Amenities
Refrigerator
Range
Hot water
Generator
Additional Information
Maximum cabin capacity is eight people. The septic system cannot handle more people. No trailers or other groups are allowed on the site. Plug-in appliances such as televisions, stereos, VCR/DVD players, radios, computers, hair dryers, etc. are not allowed due to the rustic nature of the generator. Power surges from the generator can ruin electronic equipment.
Renters are responsible for cleaning the cabin before they leave. This includes sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down all counters and dusting furniture, and cleaning sinks and bathroom. Remove all your belongings and food when you leave. Garbage and dirty dishtowels are stored in the garage with the firewood. A cleaning check list is at the cabin.
Bring sheets and blankets or sleeping bags, pillows, towels, personal hygiene items, flashlights (especially for kids at night), food and drink, insect repellant, jackets, and sunscreen. Fun items could include games, bikes, swimming and boating for Timothy and Clackamas Lake nearby.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Weekday Night Fee: $180 per night (Up to 8 people)
Weekend and Holiday Night Fee: $200 per night (Up to 8 people)
Price and Capacity:
$180 per night per group on weekdays
$200 per night per group on weekends and holidays
This pricing includes county lodging taxes. There is a maximum of 8 occupants for the cabin and the site. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the cabin.
Season details
5/28/2025 - 9/8/2025
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)