Meditation Point Campground

Meditation Point Campground is on a peninsula on the north shore of 1,500-acre Timothy Lake. Meditation Point is one of 7 campgrounds around the lake operated by Portland General Electric in partnership with the Forest Service.

Anglers find fishing at Timothy Lake for eastern brook trout, rainbow trout, and Kokanee rewarding. Crawdad (crayfish) fishing is claimed to be the best in the state. Motorized boats are permitted with a 10 MPH speed limit. Non-motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks, and sailboats are popular on the lake.

Meditation Point Campground can only be reached by boat, bicycle, or by hiking the mile-long trail from the West Shore Day-Use Area. Meditation Point has 4 campsites next to the lake. Campsites have picnic tables and fire pits. A vault toilet is nearby. There is no drinking water, and garbage must be packed out. All 4 sites are first-come, first-served.

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Meditation Point Campground Basics
Meditation Point Campground Location:	Forest Road 57 From Highway 26 near Clear Lake, take Oregon Skyline Road to Forest Road 57.
Elevation:	3,230 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Hood River - 60 miles Portland - 79 miles Salem - 114 miles (via Hwy. 26)
Number of Sites:	41
Open - Closed:	Open late May to mid-September
Max. people per site:	Standard campsites - 6
Vehicles per single site:	1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
PGE Parks Campground Information:	(503) 464-8515

Meditation Point Campground Reservations
No Reservations Available	All campsites at Meditation Point Campground are first-come, first-served.
Wheelchair accessible sites:	None designated
Fees:	Single campsites - $10 per night (Plus $5 parking fee at West Shore Day-Use Area)
Lake Map:	Timothy Lake Campground Map
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 4:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Meditation Point Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, no drinking water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Meditation Point Campground:	Boat and fish in Timothy Lake. Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride on the Timothy Lake Trail which circles the lake, offering 12 miles of fairly level terrain and many nice views. Berry season rewards pickers with fresh fruit. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

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Attractions and Activities

Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride on the Timothy Lake Trail which circles the lake, offering 12 miles of fairly level terrain and many nice views.
Hike on the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.
Fish for trout in Timothy Lake from shore or boat.
Enjoy a picnic at scenic Pine Point Day Use Area on Timothy Lake's west shore.
Make the short trip to Little Crater Lake. A barrier-free 800-foot long trail leads to a viewing platform.
Visit the nearby Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger District, a Forest Service facility built in the early 1900s.
Rent a boat at the North Fork Reservoir's Get&Go Promontory Marina. They offer pontoon boats, fishing boats, row boats, kayaks, and jet skis.
Fish for rainbow trout in North Fork Reservoir. Children 17 and younger can fish in the park's Small Fry Lake.
Go on a whitewater rafting adventure on the Clackamas River with Blue Sky Rafting.
Head over to the Fish Creek Trailhead for some adventurous hiking.

Key Meditation Point Campground Regulations

Boats are limited to 10 MPH on the lake.
Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.

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