Timothy Lake campground
Timothy Lake
The campground offers over 200 campsites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, potable water, and restrooms with flushing toilets.
An interesting fact about Timothy Lake is that the lake is actually a man-made reservoir that was built in the 1950s for hydroelectric power. The lake is now a popular recreation area for camping, fishing, and boating.
The best time of year to visit Timothy Lake Camping Area is during the summer months when temperatures average in the mid-70s during the day and drop to the mid-40s at night. However, the fall season also offers beautiful views of the changing leaves, and winter activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available.
What's on-site at Timothy Lake
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Timothy Lake, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pine View Campgound | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Timothy Lake- Pine Point Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Meditation Point Campgound | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Timothy Lake- Meditation Point Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Timothy Lake -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Fork Near Government Camp | 71 cfs | → |
| Oak Grove Fork Above Powerplant Intake | 290 cfs | → |
| Oak Grove Fork At Ripplebrook Campground | 109 cfs | → |
| Clackamas River Above Three Lynx Creek | 897 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek | 35 cfs | → |
| Blazed Alder Creek Near Rhododendron | 16 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Timothy Lake -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clackamas Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Clear Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Clear Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Peavine Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Peavine Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Salmon-Huckleberry
- National Wild And Scenic River Salmon, Oregon
- Wilderness Roaring River
- Wilderness Mount Hood
- National Wild And Scenic River Roaring, Oregon
- Wilderness Badger Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Timothy Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Timothy Lake
Can I make reservations at Timothy Lake?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Timothy Lake?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Timothy Lake.