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Clackamas Lake

Clackamas LakePhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
45
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Clackamas Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Clackamas River Ranger District. It doesn't name Clackamas Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Clackamas River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 45 sites for horse campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 3,356 ft
  • Clackamas River Ranger DistrictMt. Hood National Forest

Clackamas Lake Campground is a great camping destination, especially when nearby Timothy Lake sites are full. The lake is small and shallow. The facility is located in the Clackamas Lake Historic District in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides access to fishing, swimming and leisurely boating, as well as a number of trails and historic points along the way.

Around this trail

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    Clackamas Lake

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Underwater Viewing Chamber

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Clackamas Lake

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 14.2 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Clackamas Lake

45 sites for horse camping

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