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Clear Lake

Its 27 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $26 per night. Clear Lake is a National Forest campground near Government Camp, Oregon.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Government Camp, Oregon

Fishing from the accessible dock at Clear Lake, Mt. Hood National ForestA young angler at Clear Lake, Mt. Hood National Forest
Fishing from the accessible dock at Clear Lake, Mt. Hood National ForestA young angler at Clear Lake, Mt. Hood National Forest1 / 2

Fishing from the accessible dock at Clear Lake, Mt. Hood National Forest. Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
34 ft

Clear Lake sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $26 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
27
Tent sites
12
Max RV length
34 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

27 sites; 24 pull-through; the longest takes a 34 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

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001 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 26 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 001
003 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book site 003
004 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 004
005 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 005
006 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 34 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 006
007 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 26 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 007
008 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 34 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 008
009 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 009
010 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 010
011 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 26 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 011
012 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 23 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 012
013 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 013
014 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 014
015 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Full Book site 015
016 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 016
017 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 017
018 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 018
019 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 019
020 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 020
021 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 021
022 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 022
023 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 023
024 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 024
025 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 025
026 AREA CLEAR LAKE Tent only nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 026
027 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 027
028 AREA CLEAR LAKE Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 028

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,552 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Clear Lake?
Sites at Clear Lake are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232849).
How much does it cost to camp at Clear Lake?
Camping at Clear Lake costs Single Site: $26 per night.
How many campsites does Clear Lake have?
Clear Lake has 27 campsites, including 12 tent sites.
Are there pull-through sites at Clear Lake?
Recreation.gov lists 24 pull-through sites at Clear Lake.
Is there drinking water at Clear Lake?
Yes, Clear Lake has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Clear Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Lake.
Is there cell service at Clear Lake?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon and 5G from AT&T at Clear Lake. It shows none at Clear Lake from T-Mobile, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Clear Lake?
Clear Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Clear Lake

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Lower White River Wilderness (11 miles to its center) , Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness (11 miles to its center) , Badger Creek Wilderness (14 miles to its center) , and Mount Hood Wilderness (15 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Clear Lake, in a straight line: Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Frog Lake Government Camp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $26 per night Reservable Little Crater Lake Government Camp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $25 per night Reservable North Arm Government Camp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $28 per night First-come Barlow Crossing Government Camp · National Forest Season May 22 to September 7 Fee Single Site: $16 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Government Camp and campgrounds in Wasco.

Sources

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $26 per night
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