Accessible by 4WD vehicle, Summit Lake operates as a US Forest Service campground with scattered sites around the lake from June through September. The southern approach road requires high-clearance vehicles, particularly during wet conditions when access becomes challenging. Sites accommodate RVs up to 16 feet and include picnic tables, with vault toilets available throughout the area.
The lake provides opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding, while the surrounding terrain offers huckleberry picking during late summer. Campers can access sites by driving, walking, or boating to their preferred spot. Payment information appears inconsistent based on recent visits, so contact the Forest Service before arrival to confirm current fees and reservation requirements.
Description
Summit Lake Campground is a small rustic campground on serene Summit Lake. Some of the sites are walk-in sites, but they all offer fishing, swimming in the shallow lake, and visiting nearby trails. Proposed Opening = Post Memorial Day Closing date = September 5
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSummit Lake is located in Oregon near Mt. Hood National Forest
Directions
From Sandy, OR - follow Highway 26 south approximately to Primary Forest Route 42. Follow 42 south through the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and back into the national forest. Continue on 42 to Forest Road 4200-141. Follow 4200-141 west about one mile to the campground.
Coordinates
45.03300035 N
121.79000028 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 52 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 7 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 25 min from Albany, OR
