Established Camping
North Arm Campground
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
<strong>Timothy Lake is currently only accessible from the east (Hwy 26) due to the 2020 wildfires.</strong> Please see the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mthood/alerts-notices/?aid=75379" rel="nofollow">Forest Service closure orders and map</a> for more information.Please see <strong>"Facility Information / Getting Here" for recommended route.</strong>
<strong>Timothy Lake is currently only accessible from the east (Hwy 26) due to the 2020 wildfires.</strong> Please see the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mthood/alerts-notices/?aid=75379" rel="nofollow">Forest Service closure orders and map</a> for more information.Please see <strong>"Facility Information / Getting Here" for recommended route.</strong>
<strong>NOTICE</strong>: In response to customer feedback, we have established generator hours. Effective in 2024, <strong>generator use is allowed only from 8 am to 8 pm</strong>. It is prohibited to operate generators or idle engines between 8 pm and 8 am.
About
USDA Forest Service
Mt. Hood National Forest
Overview
The North Arm Campground sits on the shores of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood. The surrounding forest setting offers spectacular views, wetlands, trails for exploration, and abundant fishing. This campground is smaller and more secluded than the others on the south…
Fee Info
Payment in-full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A non-refundable online reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Absolutely beautiful!
The scenery and the placid, warm lake, make this my favorite place to camp in Oregon. The campsites can be very uneven for tents, but we’ve always made it work. The lake is never crowded and by using the trail that goes around the lake you can basically have your own private beach anywhere. The…
Not the most well know spot, but really awesome
I find it's not the most well known spot, but why I don't know. Incredible views of Hood, low key, and great fishing.
Beautiful and serene!
This is one of my absolute favorite places to camp on Hood. I love how beautiful the surrounding area is and the water is so very clear and fun to swim in! The fishing is also really good so overall I always have the best time!
Location
North Arm Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
Recommended Route: From Government Camp, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 11 miles to Skyline Road / FS Road 42. Turn right on Skyline Road, and continue south for just over 8 miles. Turn right on FS Road 57, and travel west for approximately 3 __ miles, crossing the dam at Timothy Lake. Take the 2nd right onto FS Road 5810. North Arm is approximately 5 miles from here. Keep right at all intersections___the road becomes FS Road 5890. The campground is on the right.
Coordinates
45.1425 N
121.771667 W