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Wahtum Lake Campground

8 mi southeast of Cascade Locks, OR · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Wahtum Lake Campground

Five primitive campsites available with a fire pit and picnic table at each site adjacent to Wahtum Lake located just east of the [Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=79438) and multiple hiking opportunties. Trees and shade available.

  • Fees: - **Camping**: $30/night for single site, $10/night for extra vehicle - **Day use**: $10/day/vehicle
  • Season: 6/14/2024 – 10/1/2024
  • Managed by: Mt. Hood National Forest, FS
  • Where: 8 mi southeast of Cascade Locks, OR · 45.57731, -121.79247

Things to do:

FishingHiking

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

Weather by month

37°
28°Jan
38°
28°Feb
42°
30°Mar
47°
33°Apr
55°
39°May
61°
43°Jun
70°
50°Jul
70°
50°Aug
64°
46°Sep
52°
39°Oct
41°
31°Nov
35°
27°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–Mar.

See Wahtum Lake Campground from above

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

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 4G

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

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Cottonwood Canyon State Park (Dark Sky Park), 53 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 12.7 mi
Water fill-up: 16.2 mi
Propane: 7.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.