Timothy Lake has several day-use areas, among them Oak Fork, Pine Point, Stone Creek, The Cove, and West Shore. The directions here lead to The Cove, off Forest Road 57, which you reach from US Highway 26 by way of Skyline Road. The lake sits at about 3,200 feet in the Zigzag Ranger District.
The Cove is a good place for a picnic under tall conifers, a swim, or some shore fishing for trout and kokanee. Nearby trails, including the Timothy Lake Trail system, link toward the Pacific Crest Trail for hikers and bikers. There’s no boat ramp at The Cove, so boaters launch from spots like Pine Point. Expect vault toilets and no drinking water.
Things to do
- Picnicking
- Fishing
Getting there
From Sandy, OR
- Travel east on U.S. 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 2 miles, turn right at the Cove Day Use Area entrance sign.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
This site is operated by Portland General Electric in partnership with the US Forest Service.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Passes and permits
National Forest Recreation Day Pass, Annual Northwest Forest Pass, or Interagency Pass is accepted in lieu of day use fee.
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)