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Badger Lake Campground

10 mi east of Government Camp, OR · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Badger Lake Campground

Badger Lake Campground is adjacent to Badger Lake and one of the major portals to the Badger Creek Wilderness. It's a rough drive to the campground, but campers are rewarded with a beautiful lake and access to the [Badger Creek Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=79434) with nearby access to [Badger Lake Trail 479A](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=52782) and [Badger Creek Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=52780).

  • Fees: $10/campsite/night
  • Season: Mid May – Mid October
  • Managed by: USFS - Mt. Hood National Forest
  • Where: 10 mi east of Government Camp, OR · 45.30497, -121.55538

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

35°
24°Jan
36°
25°Feb
40°
26°Mar
44°
29°Apr
52°
35°May
58°
40°Jun
69°
47°Jul
69°
48°Aug
62°
43°Sep
50°
35°Oct
39°
28°Nov
34°
24°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Badger Lake Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.