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Lost Creek Campground/Day Use Area
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Lost Creek Campground is a fully accessible campground allowing anyone access to campsites, fishing and a paved nature trail that meanders through the area. The campground is also near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River and not far from the popular Ramona Falls Trailhead. Mt. Hood is just southeast of the campground and is close enough for visitors to enjoy a day trip and sightseeing.
This campground is constructed to be entirely barrier-free, offering the mobility-impaired access to campsites, the fishing platform, and a nature trail which meanders through the area. The campground is also near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Sites at Lost Creek Campground can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. |
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| Fees: | This site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire.
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| Open Season: | 05/17/2024 - 09/30/2024 |
| Restrictions: | Vehicles 22 ft. max. See Oregon Fish & Wildlife's fishing regulations for specific regulations governing fishing in the Sandy River. |
| Closest Towns: | Welches, OR |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
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| Operated By: | Alaska Recreational Management |
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General Information
Directions:Directions from Portland, OR - Take Hwy. 26 approximately 30 miles to Zigzag. At Zigzag turn left on County Rd 18/Lolo Pass Rd. for four miles. Turn right onto Forest Rd 1825 for 2.75 miles to campground.
Accessibility:
See video for accessibility information.
Activities
Campground Camping
The 16 campsites include 5 walk-in tent sites, and a double site, which accomodates up to 12 people.| No. of Sites | 16 single site(s), 1 double site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71621&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
See campground camping.| No. of Sites | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71621&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | 16 single site(s), 1 double site(s) |
River and Stream Fishing
Fishing in the Wild and Scenic Sandy River. Accessible trail and fishing platform.| Fish Species | steelhead, chinook and coho salmon |
Day Hiking
Trailhead access to the Mount Hood Wilderness from the campground and from points near the campground. If you take the left fork in FR 1825, you reach the trailhead for spectacular Ramona Falls on the Sandy River.Backpacking
Access to Mt Hood Wilderness.Viewing Scenery
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