About Clear Lake (Or)
Clear Lake Campground is a shady outdoor paradise ON Clear Lake in the mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and sailing on the lake, and hiking and exploring the nearby hills and terraces. Winter recreation opportunities are available in the area when it snows. Boating is popular on the lake, however speeds are limited to 10 mph. A steady breeze keeps bugs away at the campground, and also propels sailboats on the lake. Swimming and fishing are available. Anglers can expect to find a variety of trout. Visitors enjoy picnicking in the day use area near the boat ramp. A hiking trail begins near the north end of the lake, connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail. In the winter, miles of snow-covered roads and trails crisscross the forest. Shellrock Creek and High Rock, off Forest Road 57, are open to cross-country skiers and snowmobile enthusiasts. The…
- Fees: - **Camping**: $26/night for single site, additional fee if reserved on Recretion.gov; $8/night for extra vehicle. - **Day use**…
- Season: 5/17/2024 – 9/30/2024
- Managed by: Mt. Hood National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi south of Government Camp, OR · 45.17945, -121.69675
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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- Frog Lake 3.1 mi
- Little Crater Lake 3.2 mi
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- Barlow Crossing Campground 4.9 mi