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Meditation Point

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Meditation Point is a National Forest campground near Government Camp, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Government Camp, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

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

Hike-, bike- or boat-in sites on Timothy Lake: Primitive campground on the Timothy Lake shore reached only by boat, bike or a 1.2-mile walk on the Timothy Lake Trail from West Shore Day Use (or a small trailhead on FR 5890).

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
7
Walk-in sites
7
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed. No potable water and no toilets.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,231 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away, 5G about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
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 Meditation Point?
No. Meditation Point is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Meditation Point?
Camping at Meditation Point costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Meditation Point have?
Meditation Point has 7 campsites, including 7 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Meditation Point?
No. Meditation Point has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Meditation Point?
Yes, pets are allowed at Meditation Point.
Is there cell service at Meditation Point?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and 5G about 0.3 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Meditation Point itself, and nothing from T-Mobile 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.
Who manages Meditation Point?
Meditation Point is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Meditation Point

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Meditation Point, in straight-line miles: Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), and Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Oak Fork Government Camp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $28 per night Reservable Pine Point Government Camp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $28 per night Reservable Gone Creek Government Camp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $26 per night Reservable Hoodview Government Camp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $28 per night

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

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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