USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Lost Lake Resort and Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 87
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 84 no hookups
- Season
- May 7 to October 10
- Max RV length
- 105 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,159 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Mt. Hood National Forest
- Nearest town
- Hood River
- Address
- 5330 Imai Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031
- Phone
- 541-386-6366
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Observation Site, Paddle Boating, Scenic Drive, Swimming
83 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lost Lake Campground is nestled between beautiful Lost Lake and Mount Hood. From Lost Lake Butte, the valley view is breathtaking, and from the viewpoint, guests can revel in the most majestic view of Mt. Hood, its glaciers and Lost Lake. Another one of the many attractions at Lost Lake Campground is the old growth boardwalk, an interpretive trail that meanders through one of Oregon's large old growth stands.
Recreation
Lost Lake Campground offers an abundance of activities. Campers have access to a general store, which offers: kayak, historic wooden row boats, metal fishing boats and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Whether you are a professional angler looking to catch that prized German Brown or a first-timer, there is something for everyone. Additionally, there are a number of hiking trails near the campground ranging in length from 1/4 mile to over 100 miles resulting in numerous hiking and biking opportunities. Other activities include bird watching, berry picking, swimming, waterfall finding and more.
Facilities
Lost Lake Campground is adjacent to a full service resort with a variety of campsites to accommodate all types of visitors, including group, family and single campsites. In addition to the campsites, there are cabins, yurts, lodge rooms and an extensively stocked general store on site.
There is drinking water at designated locations and pit toilets throughout. Each site has a designated tenant location, picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is available for purchase at the general store. This campground has a minimum three night stay on weekends and holidays.
Natural Features
Mother Nature went the extra mile when it came to Lost Lake. The surrounding topography is rugged, mountainous and magical. The flora and fauna is abundant and easily accessible. These attributes culminate in making Lost Lake Campground one of the most popular in Oregon.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Wahtum Lake offers a great daily excursion or hike to one of the four surrounding waterfalls. On the way up to Lost Lake or on the way down, try stopping at one of the many fruit stands that blanket the Hood River Valley.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 28° | 4° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 28° | 6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 29° | 15° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 33° | 16° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 42° | 32° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 44° | 35° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 51° | 44° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 53° | 44° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 48° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 41° | 34° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 34° | 21° | 58° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 28° | 16° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lost Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Wahtum Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Lost Creek · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 15 sites
- Riley Horse Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 14 sites
- Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 26 sites
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