The Best Camping in Clackamas County

Buck Lake Trail #728 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

Timothy Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Government Camp, Oregon.

Located about 2 hours outside of Portland, Timothy lake is a great home base to adventure from. It has many campgrounds, lots of lake access and great loop around the lake that is open to both hiking and Mt biking. While the hiking loop is 13 miles, the Mt. bike loop is 15 since you need to make ...

Timothy Lake is one very large, man-made lake in the heart of Mt. Hood National Forest, and can be considered one of the best summer camping spots in the area. With more than ten campgrounds to choose from, this area can accommodate almost every type of camping possible - everything from cabin re...

Headwater Trail, Miller Trail, and PCT Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

Little Crater Lake via PCT and Old 1916 Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

Serene Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

Little Crater Lake to Timothy Lake Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Government Camp, Oregon.

Little Crater Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

Riverside Trail to Rainbow Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Estacada, Oregon.

Pup Creek Falls via Indian Henry Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Welches, Oregon.

Located just 1.5 Hours from Portland and on the east side of clear lake, this campground offers multiple water activities such as Kayaking, SUP, Fishing, and Swimming. What's great about this campground is that the sites are large and are shaded by the old growth trees which makes it feel more s...

This hike starts at the Fir Tree Trailhead and is an out and back 2.8 mile round trip. It's short, but there's 660 feet of elevation gain. To start, you climb steeply then it's an easy hike to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the lake. The trail descends via switchbacks down to the lake for the ...

On a clear day, this short, secluded hike offers breath-taking views of Mt. St. Helens, Rainier, Adams, Hood, and Jefferson, as well as of downtown Portland, Coast Range, and the Roaring River Wilderness.Begin the hike from the Twin Springs Trailhead and immediately take your first left at the T....

Twin Lake South via Twin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Government Camp, Oregon.

Lower & Upper Twin Lakes via PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Government Camp, Oregon.