Little Crater Lake Campground & Day Use Area
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
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 RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageLittle Crater Lake Campground & Day Use Area
Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest and a very comfortable place to camp. It’s not far from Little Crater Lake, a cold, crystal clear, spring-fed pond - which can be enjoyed by viewing or picnicking. Swimming is prohibited protect the lake’s sensitive ecological and geological features. Also nearby is Timothy Lake, where boaters, swimmers, and anglers enjoy recreating at The Cove Day Use Area , all in the shadows of stunning Mount Hood. Little Crater Lake, the small version of the famous lake to the south, is considered a geologic oddity. It is thought that the lake was created by artesian water forcing its way through the soft volcanic rock, creating a "blowhole." Excellent huckleberry picking in the vicinity. Campground is wheelchair accessible.
Before you go
Season
05/24/2024 – 09/30/2024
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Camping : • $25/night for single site • $8/night for extra vehicle • $2/night additional charge on all holidays and holiday weekends • Day use : $10/day/vehicle
Restrictions
Vehicles 22 ft. max. Absolutely NO SWIMMING in Little Crater Lake due to its sensitive ecological and geological features.
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