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Mt Hood/Pine Point
Overview
Pine Point Campground offers a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience nestled deep within the Mt. Hood National Forest. Situated near the southern shores of Timothy Lake, this destination provides a tranquil escape shielded by a thick canopy of Douglas fir and western hemlock. It is a beloved spot for travelers who appreciate a slower pace of life and the crisp, invigorating air of the high Cascades, offering a true sense of seclusion without being entirely disconnected.
Location & Surroundings
Located just a short drive south of Government Camp, Oregon, the park sits at an elevation of approximately 3,400 feet. The surrounding landscape is dominated by the rugged beauty of the Cascade Range, with the iconic silhouette of Mt. Hood often visible through the trees or reflected in the calm waters of the nearby lake. The forest setting provides a lush, green backdrop that changes beautifully with the mountain seasons.
Amenities & Park Features
As a traditional forest service facility, Pine Point features paved parking spurs that can accommodate various RV sizes, though it is important to note there are no utility hookups available. The park provides essential amenities for a comfortable dry-camping experience, including potable water and well-maintained vault toilets. Each individual site is equipped with a heavy-duty picnic table and a fire ring, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The centerpiece of local activity is the 13-mile Timothy Lake Loop Trail, which is a premier destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Because the lake maintains a strict 10-mph speed limit, the water remains peaceful and safe for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. For those looking to explore regional history, the historic Timberline Lodge is a short drive away, offering alpine dining and breathtaking views of the peak.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for self-contained RV travelers who prioritize natural immersion and quiet nights over the luxury amenities of a modern resort. It is a favorite choice for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers who want to be steps away from trailheads and water access. If you enjoy a rustic, back-to-basics camping style in one of Oregon’s most scenic areas, this mountain retreat will fit your travel style perfectly.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
Michelle Quillin
My family stayed for 4 days and had a blast! The campground was clean, the host was friendly and informative, the lake was beautiful and felt safe to be in. You can fish, swim, hike, even go crawdading at this campground. The group sites are very large and even the single sites looked spacious.
Jordan Hooten
The campground was great! Well maintained, nice staff, safe for my kids to ride their bikes around the camp loop. (I’m giving it four stars overall just because it doesn’t have restrooms with running water/showers). We had a great time. The lake is beautiful.
Reed Van Sickle
I can't find a review site for the actual camground so I'll put mine here. Beautiful, very well maintained campground. Right from the start, we had a great time. The campground Host, Phillip, was very friendly, funny and heplful. The Hosts work extremely hard at keeping the area in first-rate condition. The campsites are cleaned and raked between guests and they clean and replenish the outhouses several time a day. There are a lot of great hiking trails and pretty much unlimited space for water play We are going to make it an anual family event. Thanks again to Phillip and his wife for helping make our time there so enjoyable.
503Aquatics
This area is accessible by wheelchair and has restrooms. There are picnic tables and fire pits. Fishing was wonderful caught half holdovers from last year.
Courtney Oconnor
Good for a group, but limited shade. Easy access to day use at Timothy Lake.
Kellie Kramer
We have stayed at this campground for decades and used to live in the area. This year we rented one of their newer large west group site and had a great host...came and greeted us at the camp site, gave us little activity kits for the kids to do that is a part of their Junior Park Ranger program. We had a concern over cars speeding through our area...we had kids riding bikes, and some were looking for a spot to claim as theirs,, and she came and set up more signs to indicate that the whole area was rented and gave us cones to block our area off so to detour that from happening during the rest of our stay. Upon departing, she invited us to park in the day use area for free and that we could continue to play in the water after we packed up our stuff and that she hoped to see us next year.. Also...she was wonderful in learning park guests names and treating us as family/friends. We will be returning in the future...we hope she is there when we do.
Ninette Guichot
Fun weekend in the woods 😁
Dan Copeland
Unfortunately, I need to give this campground a 1 Star rating. I recently stayed in a group site for a company outing for two nights and was unimpressed by the staff and organization responsible for the camp ground. We had some aggressive camp neighbors that found the need to repeatedly file complaints against our site for talking after 10pm. Not only were we harassed but threatened multiple times during our stay. As a result, we were “talked to” several times by Verna and Paul, the camp hosts. Verna’s attitude and demeanor was also very aggressive and not suited for camp host service. We are respectful, experienced campers and wanted nothing more than to make sure everyone including the surrounding groups enjoyed their time. We reserved two group sites and had a group of people ranging in age from 1 to 60. Yet, we were treated like we were a group of kids trying to get wasted in the woods. If you are considering camping here as a group, I would strongly recommend finding a camp ground run by actual camp hosts not associated with PGE that understand the desire to stay up past 10pm, tell camp stories, and have a good laugh or two. Were were told by the camp hosts “ laughing is not allowed past 10pm”. It’s sad to know a beautiful area is being run by such a disrespectful staff. I will say, that finally, once the camp hosts called security on us (at 6pm in broad daylight) in anticipation that we weren’t going to abide by curfew rules. Tom, the security officer, was the only courteous and logical staff member we spoke to. And, after our interaction with him, the harassment subsided. Thanks for treating us like humans, Tom. In conclusion, don’t camp here if you want to laugh after 10pm.
Tamie Little
Beautiful and easy access to the water💜👍😊