{"id":25768,"date":"2019-08-31T20:23:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T18:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=25768"},"modified":"2022-04-29T23:19:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T21:19:22","slug":"lakes-mt-hood-national-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake-side: Your summer lake guide to Mt. Hood National Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting hot in the city? These lakes around Mt. Hood will get you refreshed during Oregon&#8217;s hot summers. The months of July, August, and September sometimes get too hot to think about any outdoor activities. Then the <strong>clear lakes around Mt. Hood are the ideal destination to escape the city<\/strong>, go for a dip, and cool down while floating with the <strong>views of snow-capped Mt. Hood<\/strong> in the distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a06e040c5409\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a06e040c5409\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#trillium-lake-%e2%80%93-reflections-of-mt-hood\" >Trillium Lake \u2013 Reflections of Mt. Hood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#timothy-lake-%e2%80%93-swimming-hiking-camping\" >Timothy Lake &#8211; Swimming, hiking, camping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#clackamas-lake-%e2%80%93-oregons-little-okavango-delta\" >Clackamas Lake \u2013 Oregon&#8217;s Little Okavango-Delta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#little-crater-lake-%e2%80%93-50-shades-of-blue\" >Little Crater Lake \u2013 50 Shades of Blue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#things-to-know-before-you-go\" >Things to know before you go<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#when-to-visit-hood-national-forest\" >When to visit Hood National Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#how-to-get-to-mt-hoods-lakes\" >How to get to Mt. Hood&#8217;s lakes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#where-to-stay-lodging-camping-near-mt-hood\" >Where to stay? Lodging &amp; camping near Mt. Hood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#clackamas-lake-campground\" >Clackamas Lake Campground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#timberline-lodge-%e2%80%93-great-views-creepy-encounters\" >Timberline Lodge \u2013 great views &amp; creepy encounters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lakes-mt-hood-national-forest\/#map-of-lakes-near-mt-hood\" >Map of lakes near Mt. Hood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"trillium-lake-reflections-of-mt-hood\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trillium-lake-%e2%80%93-reflections-of-mt-hood\"><\/span>Trillium Lake \u2013 Reflections of Mt. Hood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Trillium Lake is popular for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter,<strong> stand-up paddling, kayaking, fishing, and picnicking<\/strong> are the most popular activities during the hot summer months. Even without getting active yourself, Trillium Lake is worth a visit: <strong>The view of Mt. Hood is just incredible.<\/strong> If you are lucky to catch a day with calm waters, you can get a picture-perfect shot of Mt. Hood reflecting in the blue lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Trillium Lake Mount Hood National Forest\"  class=\"wp-image-25739 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Trillium Lake with Mt. Hood in the distance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Trillium Lake is very easy to access from Highway 26, so don\u2019t expect to be there entirely on your own. If you don&#8217;t mind sitting in the sun, <strong>drive a bit further towards the last possible parking area at the dam and find a spot there. It\u00b4s much quieter there<\/strong> than close to the day-use picnic area and the boat ramp. There is a 2 miles (3 km) trail around Trillium lake, which you can walk before cooling down in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Trillium Lake Mt. Hood National Forest framed by wildflowers\"  class=\"wp-image-25765 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-15-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>View of Mt. Hood and Trillium Lake framed in wildflowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"timothy-lake-swimming-hiking-camping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"timothy-lake-%e2%80%93-swimming-hiking-camping\"><\/span>Timothy Lake &#8211; Swimming, hiking, camping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the 1.261 square miles large Timothy Lake everything is possible: From <strong>hiking, fishing, picnicking, paddling, swimming to horseback riding<\/strong>. If you are camping in this area, Timothy Lake gives you countless options to make the most out of your day. The <strong>Pacific Crest Trail <\/strong>also crosses close by. Several campgrounds allow plenty of space to settle in for the entire day. There is a day-use area as well. But get there early to find your preferred spot, especially on weekends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Road to Timothy Lake Mount Hood National Forest from above\"  class=\"wp-image-25733 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-3-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-3-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-3-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-3-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>The road leading to Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Timothy Lake panorama view\"  class=\"wp-image-25743 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-4-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-4-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-4-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-4-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-4-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Timothy Lake, Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Road to Timothy Lake Mount Hood National Forest \"  class=\"wp-image-25723 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-1-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-1-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-1-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timothy_Lake-1-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Parking lot Timothy Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clackamas-lake-oregons-little-okavango-delta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"clackamas-lake-%e2%80%93-oregons-little-okavango-delta\"><\/span>Clackamas Lake \u2013 Oregon&#8217;s Little Okavango-Delta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautiful, small and quiet lake, surrounded by wetlands is only 3 km (2 miles) away from the much bigger Timothy Lake. Both are connected by the Clackamas River. In summer, when the water is at its highest point, you can <strong>take a kayak or canoe to paddle from Clackamas to Timothy Lake<\/strong>. Clackamas Lake\u00b4s water is very cold as it comes straight out of a mountain spring, which <strong>doesn&#8217;t make it the perfect lake for swimming near Mt. Hood. But it&#8217;s a lovely location for sunsets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"View of Clackamas Lake framed with flowers\"  class=\"wp-image-25658 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-13-1160x1450.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-13-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-13-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-13-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-13-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-13-1320x1650.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-13.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption>Waiting for sunset at Clackamas Lake near Mt. Hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The access to the lake is only a 5 minutes walk from Clackamas Lake Campground. So grab a beer and enjoy the tranquility of nature before putting up your campfire and preparing dinner. The <strong>view of Clackamas Lake from above is even more breathtaking<\/strong> and reminds me a little of the magnificent Okavango Delta in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Clackamas Lake Mt. Hood National Forest\"  class=\"wp-image-25638 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-3-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Clackamas Lake from above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"crystal clear Clackamas Lake, Oregon, from above\"  class=\"wp-image-25648 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-8-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-8-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-8-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-8-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-8-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-8.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-8-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Crystal clear water of Clackamas Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Clackamas Lake Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon bird&#039;s eye view\"  class=\"wp-image-25650 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-9-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Clackamas Lake&#8217;s waterways look like Africa&#8217;s Okavango Delta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Pacific Crest Trail runs through Mt. Hood National Forest\"  class=\"wp-image-25619 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-6-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-6-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-6-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-6-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-6-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-6-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Pacific Crest Trail runs through Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"little-crater-lake-50-shades-of-blue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"little-crater-lake-%e2%80%93-50-shades-of-blue\"><\/span>Little Crater Lake \u2013 50 Shades of Blue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to give your eyes a special treat you should definitely visit Little Crater Lake! This tiny lake is an <strong>oddity by geologists<\/strong> and there are <strong>different theories about its formation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lakes Mt. Hood - perfect summer destination\"  class=\"wp-image-25660 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Bird&#8217;s eye view of Little Crater Lake in Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 45 ft \/ 14 m deep lake is fed by a small underground spring what makes the <strong>crystal clear water appear in turquoise blue shades<\/strong>. The reflection of the lush green meadows and pine trees around make it a lovely photo motif. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Tree reflections in Little Crater Lake, Oregon \"  class=\"wp-image-25672 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-7-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-7-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-7-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-7-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-7-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-7.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-7-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Reflections of pine trees in Little Crater Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caution:<\/strong> <strong>Swimming is not permitted at Little Crater Lake!<\/strong> I guess you wouldn\u00b4t feel like going for a dip anyway, as the water temperature is only 1\u00b0Celcius (34\u00b0 Fahrenheit) all year round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"birfd&#039;s eye view of Little Crater Lake Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-25666 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-4-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Bird&#8217;s eye view of Little Crater Lake surrounded by lush meadows and pine trees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know:<\/strong> Little Crater Lake was <strong>named after Crater Lake, Oregon&#8217;s only National Park<\/strong>, which is also known for its crystal clear water and deep blue color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Sign showcasing the formation of Little Crater Lake in Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-25668 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Little_Crater_Lake-5-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Formation of Little Crater Lake in Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"things-to-know-before-you-go\"><\/span>Things to know before you go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-to-visit-hood-national-forest\"><\/span>When to visit Hood National Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting the lakes for the activities described above, the hot summer months <strong>July and August<\/strong> are best. Trillium Lake and Timothy Lake are also great winter destinations for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. But <strong>camping is only possible during summer<\/strong>. Even then the <strong>nights can get chilly<\/strong> as the mountain lakes are located at an elevation of around 3.200 feet (975 m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Smile4Travel sitting on edge of Trillium Lake\"  class=\"wp-image-25761 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Trillium_Lake-13-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Enjoying the views of Mt. Hood at Trillium Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Mt. Hood National Forest with peak of Mount Hood in the distance\"  class=\"wp-image-25634 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-1-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-1-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-1-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Clackamas_Lake-1-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>The peak of Mt. Hood appearing in the distance of Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-get-to-mt-hoods-lakes\"><\/span>How to get to Mt. Hood&#8217;s lakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the lakes listed here are located in Clackamas County, Oregon, and can easily be reached within a <strong>1,5 hours drive from Portland<\/strong>, just following <strong>Highway 26<\/strong>. There will be a sign to Trillium Lake at the Highway on your right. To access Clackamas Lake, Timothy Lake, and Little Crater Lake, you need to take the <em>Skyline Road Exit, 12 miles (20 km) beyond Government Camp,<\/em> and follow the road until you get to the specific signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Driving through Mount Hood National Forest on Highway 26  with Mount Hood appearing in the distance\"  class=\"wp-image-25693 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Mt_Hood_Forest-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Highway 26 leads to lakes in Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-stay-lodging-camping-near-mt-hood\"><\/span>Where to stay? Lodging &amp; camping near Mt. Hood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many lakes and trails in the Mt. Hood National Forest, that there will always be enough space for everybody. Nonetheless, especially in the <strong>summer peak season and on weekends the campgrounds can get crowded<\/strong>. Better be prepared, plan ahead, and make sure you reserve a spot before heading out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"clackamas-lake-campground\"><\/span>Clackamas Lake Campground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campsitephotos.com\/campground\/or\/clackamas-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clackamas Lake Campground<\/a>, a basic campground in the woods of Mt. Hood National Forest. It doesn\u00b4t offer much <strong>(no showers\/washrooms, only basic earth squat toilettes)<\/strong>, but every spot provides a large <strong>picnic bench and a fireplace<\/strong>. So it\u00b4s definitely a place to chill out and enjoy nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Clackamas Lake Campground Mt. Hood National Forest\"  class=\"wp-image-25609 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Sign for Clackamas Lake Campground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Camping in Mount Hood National Forest\"  class=\"wp-image-25615 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-4-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-4-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-4-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-4-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-4-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Camping in Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Campgrounds Mount Hood National Forest\"  class=\"wp-image-25626 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-9-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-9-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-9-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-9-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-9-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregob_Clackamas_Campground-9-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Camp vibes at Clackamas Lake Campground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"timberline-lodge-great-views-creepy-encounters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"timberline-lodge-%e2%80%93-great-views-creepy-encounters\"><\/span>Timberline Lodge \u2013 great views &amp; creepy encounters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This famous mountain lodge, located at 1.830 meters \/ 5.960 feet AMSL is within easy access from Highway 26. If you are around Mt-. Hood&#8217;s lakes you shouldn\u00b4t miss making a stop, even if you don\u2019t plan to stay overnight. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timberlinelodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timberline Lodge<\/a> you will get a <strong>close-up of snow-capped Mt. Hood and a breathtaking view of the Mt. Hood National Forest with Mt. Jefferson<\/strong> in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Walking towards Timberline Lodge with view of Mount Hood in the distance\"  class=\"wp-image-25708 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-6-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Walking towards Timberline Lodge with the backdrop of Mt. Hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"close-up view of Mt. Jefferson from Timberline Lodge\"  class=\"wp-image-25719 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-11-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-11-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-11-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-11-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-11-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-11.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-11-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>View of Mt. Jefferson from Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Did you know that the exterior of <strong>Timberline Lodge was the filming location for the &#8220;Overlook Hotel&#8221; in Stanley Kubrick\u2019s Horror-classic &#8216;The Shining&#8217;<\/strong> feat. Jack Nicholson? So I guess there are enough reasons to stop by this quaint lodge, before driving back to Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood, Oregon - filming location for &quot;The Shining&quot;\"  class=\"wp-image-25700 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>The exterior of Timberline Lodge was the filming location for &#8216;The Shining&#8217;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Sign at Timberline Lodge, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-25698 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-1-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-1-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-1-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-1-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"View of Mt. Jefferson from Timberline Lodge\"  class=\"wp-image-25721 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-12-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-12-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-12-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-12-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-12-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-12.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-12-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Views of Mt. Hood ski lift in summer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> While Mount Hood National Forest offers countless hiking opportunities, <strong>Mt. Hood itself is a popular winter sports destination all year long<\/strong>. As parts of Mt. Hood are covered in snow year-round, snowshoers and skiers flock to this part of Oregon not only during the winter months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ski signs everywhere and while driving up the mountain on a hot summer day this might feel a bit ridiculous. As soon as you get to the parking area, you will have encounters not only with hikers and bikers but also with snowboarders and skiers. Actually, a fun experience, considering you just come up after a cooling swim in the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Summer skiing and snowboarding at Mount Hood, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-25704 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/USA_Oregon_Timberline_Lodge-4-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption>Summer snowboarders at Mt. Hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"map-of-lakes-near-mt-hood\"><\/span>Map of lakes near Mt. Hood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script>window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push('qjcfcfmeov');window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={\"alwaysShowRouteLines\":true,\"omitExternalLinks\":false,\"omitWebsitePhone\":false,\"version\":2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(\"script\"),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\"===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(\"script\");t.async=!0,t.src=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\",document.body.appendChild(t)}}();<\/script><div id=\"Wanderlog__mapEmbed_qjcfcfmeov\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%\"><div style=\"font-size: smaller; margin-bottom: 8px\">Map created with <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanderlog,<\/a> a road trip planner for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wanderlog\/id1476732439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.wanderlog.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to explore the region around Mount Hood or even head to other parts of Oregon? Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myticklefeet.com\/oregon-road-trip-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7-10 days itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/\">Oregon<\/a> and explored the lakes and woods of Mt. Hood? Do you like the article, and have questions, feedback, or recommendations? <strong>Leave me a comment<\/strong> and feel free to <strong>share this article<\/strong> with your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>LIKE IT? PIN IT &amp; SAVE IT FOR LATER!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-30205 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAASwAQMAAAA5f7zmAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIxJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPBtl\/AAGNyqJ5AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Lakes near Portland, Oregon\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1200\"  data-pin-description=\"Guide to the most beautiful lakes near Portland incl. camping tips and hiking trails around Mount Hood. Located in Mt. Hood National Forest these Oregon lakes are the perfect summer destination to escape Portland&#039;s heat. Trillium Lake | Timothy Lake | Little Crater Lake | Clackamas Lake\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/USA-Oregon-Lakes-near-Portland.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/USA-Oregon-Lakes-near-Portland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/USA-Oregon-Lakes-near-Portland-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/USA-Oregon-Lakes-near-Portland-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/USA-Oregon-Lakes-near-Portland-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-30208 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAASwAQMAAAA5f7zmAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIxJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPBtl\/AAGNyqJ5AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Mt. Hood Lakes\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1200\"  data-pin-description=\"Looking for a refreshing dip in a clear mountain lake in Oregon this summer? This guide helps you find the best Mt. Hood lakes for swimming, hiking and camping. Trillium Lake, Timothy Lake, Little Crater Lake, Clackamas Lake are clear, blue lakes surrounded by beautiful Oregon scenery. 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