Todd Lake Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Todd Lake Campground
This campground offers 3 walk-in sites on the west side of Todd Lake overlooking the water and featuring spectacular views of Broken Top. The sites are about a 10-minute hike from the Todd Lake Day Use Area parking lot. Camping is allowed only in designated campsites. Activities at this site include fishing, picnicking, and horse/hiker access to the Three Sisters Wilderness . Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased. Wilderness Permits required for the Three Sisters Wilderness. Central Cascades Wilderness Permit required for both day and overnight visitors for use of the nearby Todd Lake Trail between Friday of Memorial Day weekend and the last Friday of September. Reserve at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Before you go
Season
Open as accessible
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Recreation Fee Area : $5/vehicle/day – On-site payment available
Restrictions
Do not remove frogs or tadpoles from Todd Lake. Todd Lake is home for the Western Toad and Cascade Frog. Both of these species are threatened by loss of wetlands, habitat degredation, and environmental changes. They are protected by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and collecting of these species is illegal and punishable with a fine of $1250.00 (OAR 6330440130).
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.