Originally we were headed straight to Timberline Lodge; no detours, no side quests. Then I saw the sign for Lost Lake and the Days Gone nerd in me took the wheel. If you know, you know: half that game is set around this lake, and I was not about to drive past it like some kind of NPC with no curiosity stat. Best impulsive decision of the trip. Paddled out with Mount Hood just looming over the water like it was posing for a postcard, completely unbothered by how often I stopped paddling to just stare at it. Meanwhile my wife set up her easel on the shore and turned the whole afternoon into her own personal plein air session, easily the most peaceful "side quest" either of us has been on. Cody, the kayak guy, deserves a raise. Genuinely fantastic and easygoing, knew the lake, made the whole rental process painless. If there's a loyalty program for Cody specifically, sign me up. Then the burgers. After paddling and pretending to be artistic by association, we did not expect resort burgers to go this hard. No notes. Zero zombies, zero motorcycle gangs, just a quiet lake, a great view, and an unplanned detour that ended up being the highlight of the drive. Highly recommend taking the exit. read more

Lost Lake Resort & Campgrounds - Campgrounds Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Please explain why one should even purchase an "America the Beautiful" pass when every camp/resort/lake we visited near Mt. Hood does not accept it and requires the purchase of a day pass?? We decided to make the short drive from the Mt. Hood area near Trillum Lake to Lost Lake Resort for an early afternoon of paddle boarding. I mean, how could we pass it up given the gorgeous views and after paddling on Trillum, Lost Lake just seemed like the perfect ending to our vacay. Now, the fault lies with me not doing my due diligence and researching what pass wasn't acceptable and that there was a day use fee. What I wasn't expecting was a $15 day use fee to park and paddle near the "public launch/boat ramp". Upon entering the general store, I observed on the front counter that the "America the Beautiful" pass was accepted. Wrong. ONLY for seniors, military and the disability "America the Beautiful" passes were accepted. NOT the standard pass... So, of course I still paid the $15 to be able to access and paddle for a couple of hours. Where it gets worse and what really annoyed me is when you drive to the "public launch" area, there's literally only 5 parking spaces "near" the public launch. So you have to circle the area and hope someone leaves, or park anywhere from a 2-4 block distance- if not further- inflate your paddle boards and carry them down to the public launch. You can't even pull up and unload your gear due to others with boats trying to launch and the MANY signs marked for no parking. Other things that seemed inconvenient, the grill isn't open on Tuesday or Wednesday for some reason. Although there's nothing marked on the site about that. The outhouses that were accessible were flooded with water inside from what I think was from a worker pressure washing them out. Lastly, while we didn't stay in a cabin, what exactly is the point if none have a clear view of the lake? I saw maybe one cabin that had a partial view but nothing significant. I'm glad we stopped by and marked it off our list of places to never visit again. Yes, the views from the middle of the lake were beautiful but Trillum had the same views, is much bigger and honestly, cheaper. I will say that the young lady working inside the general store was very nice and answered all our questions. read more

Amazing walk around the lake other than the few trees across the trail that I'm sure will be cleared.

We didn't have the best experience in Cabin 6. There was a pretty disturbing incident, and Trent Weseman, the manager told us he'd discount our stay, but wasn't available at checkout and changed his story when we finally talked to him on the phone. Read about the insect infestation under "Now for the bad." THE GOOD The staff at the resort are responsive and cordial--not overly friendly, but accommodating and professional. The boat rental manager is super friendly and helpful. The grounds are kept clean, pit toilets cleaned daily and have hand sanitizer. The showers are private and very nice. Hot water comes quickly. Cabins: Our cabin, #6, has 2 bedrooms, a fireplace, a nice wood table with 2 benches, a couch and a chair with a reading light. The kitchen has dishes, glassware, utensils, flatware, pots, skillet, and a baking sheet. Appliances include a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, a gas 4-burner range with oven. Both bedrooms have 2 windows, a comfortable bed for 2, a clothes rack with hangers, and plenty of electrical outlets. Bedroom 1 is slightly bigger with a nightstand. No nightstand in bedroom 2--very narrow space on both sides of the bed. See the Bad section for more. The lake: Beautiful swimming and boating--no motor boats, so that was nice. Gorgeous views of Mt. Hood from the middle of the lake and the day use areas (a 5-minute walk from the lodge). There is a great walk around the lake with a well-maintained trail. Now for the bad: The insect infestation : Cabin 6 has an unknown flying insect infestation every day around noon. It is not insignificant--there are hundreds. They crawl in from a crack around the fireplace and cover the windows and mantle. It is pretty disgusting and disturbing (see photos). Trent, the manager, offered us 2 rooms in the lodge, which have running water, a real bathroom with flush toilet and shower. However, they are dark and at the back of the lodge. The whole point of our trip was to be together with our friends playing games, visiting and sharing meals together. By the time we checked out the lodge rooms and got back to the cabin to figure out what to do, the bugs had died, so we swept them out and decided to stay in the cabin. They came back the next day too. Trent also offered us a boat rental for free, but we also declined it because we brought our own boat. We spent a lot of time talking with him about how to discount our stay, and he said he could discount us the price of a boat rental, and said "don't worry, we'll make it right." Trent wasn't there when we checked out, and when he finally called us back he reneged on his promise to "make it right." It's really disappointing to be lied to, and my husband wasn't going to get into a futile and heated argument with him. We paid $1087 for 3 nights, and when you have something like this happen you expect to be compensated somehow. The NOISE: In the lodge and cabin area the generator for the resort runs constantly and it is LOUD. You are never listening to nature--there is a constant humming/whirring from the generator. You can get away from the noise if you are further away from the lodge and cabins. The yurt areas are quieter, and there are camp sites far enough away from the noise. The view: Cabin 6 faces a huge graveled parking area--that is your view. Trees obscure the lake. Cabin 8, the largest, has a nice view of the lake. Food prep and cleanup (specifically for cabin 6): We arrived on Labor Day and the restaurant had stopped being open during the week. We brought our food, so it wasn't an issue. There isn't room to clean dishes in the cabin. We cooked 3 meals a day, every day. We had to set up a dish washing station on our outdoor table. I had brought a large pot, so we kept water warm on the stove. A note about the toilet/sink area: the only way to turn the water on and off is on the BACK side of the sink about 18" off the ground-take 2 people. Also--bring a bin to put your dishes in to carry up to the sink. A porch setup works as long as it doesn't rain. There's no room for an outside canopy. We won't be back. read more

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We arrive to set of amazing looking cabins. Little did we know it would not be a weekend spent away in a cozy cabin it would be much more like tent camping. There was no heat or insulation in cabin 7. A tarp was the only thing keeping the roof from leaking. The floors are peeling up at all edges/corners and they are squishy as well as uneven. If the sun is not out it is very dark. When we went to ask about the heat they did nothing other than tell us that peeling up at all edges/ corners and they are squishy as well as uneven. If the sun is not out it is very dark. When we went to ask about the heat they did nothing other than tell us that the tarp had nothing to do with the heat and that the cabin was due to be restored in a few years. Make sure you adjust your expectations, know that the cost is a donation to their renovation NOT an investment in a relaxing weekend getaway. read more

Lost Lake Resort & Campgrounds - This is the cabin - Campgrounds Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Parking can be a trip, but there are always people leaving, so you'll get lucky. The grill at the general store has yummy food (albeit, nothing healthy) & it's reasonable and quick. If parking sucks, hang out and get a burger and fries, then drive around after prime lunch time and you'll find a good spot. Compared to Trillium and Frog Lake, Lost Lake runs supreme. The water is clear, there are plenty of cool launch spots. Some primo spots with benches and even space for a hammock & chairs. You'll get a better view of Mt Hood once you're in the middle of the lake or near the cabins, and it makes you just want to peacefully float. Excellent kayaking/paddling spot, even on a busy day. $11 day use fee, or use your NW pass. Ignore the entry peeps and drive past the entrance parking. read more

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Lost Lake is amazing place to visit. We booked a lodge room for 4th of July weekend and it was totally worth it. Nothing better then having your own bathroom on a busy weekend . The room was in great condition it was clean and we'll kept. The bed was comfortable and we slept well. There is a microwave, small stove and sink in the kitchen. The bathroom was clean and the shower had good hot water. The lodge has all the goodies for travelers and more. Friendly staff all over the place. Espresso available and lunch grill with really good burgers. Prices are very reasonable too. The lake is perfect here. I hiked into here from the Pacific Crest Trail years ago and has always been one of my best memories. Little windy while we were here, but the weather was mid 80's and made for a great few days. Spectacular view of Mt Hoods north side. The hiking trail around the lake at 3.1 miles was very pleasant with all kinds of different landscape around the lake. Make sure to go here, you will not be sorry. It is a 35 minutes from Hood River so if you around a few days it is worth a trip to enjoy some food and drink and other adventures. Keep in mind no cell service and no wi-fi available so download that music and movies for electronic entertainment. read more

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Overall, this is a very good campground. There are a few kinks as expected. PROS - plenty of day use parking - reserved yurt parking - ALL staff were great: check-in lady, guys cleaning the outhouse, the "ranger", boathouse gal, and those tending the store - boat rental was efficient and organized - perimeter walking trail is well kept - 6 showers were clean CONS (or semi cons) - no wifi or cellular (with the exception of a few spots in the store that take painfully long) I know, it's about getting away from the day-to-day, but it's something so many rely on. There's gotta be a way to make it happen. *hot food options. The burgers - and menu selection - isn't very good. They would make a killing if they offered pre-made breakfast burritos. Just heat 'em up, very little labor and high margin. - pit toilets - they are what they are, but wish there was a light and one closer to the store - Some campers were confused if the fire ban applied to the yurts. Maybe affix a "do not use" sign to the stove. NOTE: don't underestimate how cold it can get in the Summer, and also the possibility of rain. And avoid getting there at night. read more

Lost Lake Resort & Campgrounds - Food options are scant and poor. Offer better and charge more. - Campgrounds Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Very frustrated with this attempted visit! I have a Military America The Beautiful pass and if we had a campground site reserved, that would have gotten us into the park. But, there is a day use fee of $15 / day just to visit the lake, which was the purpose of our visit. Had no desire for any of the resort amenities, just wanted to hike around the lake. It's very sad that this is our land and they want to charge for people to see it!!! read more

A group of friends and I stayed at Lost Lake 9/8-9/10/2025, we ended up getting a noise complaint and were notified the morning of 9/10 by the camp host at around 11am. The camp host walked up to our site, seeing that our tent was still up as we were actively packing up since check out time is 12. He began the conversation with "You guys know check out time is noon, looks like you have some work to do" already put off by his comments, he followed up saying someone had complained at around 2am. We were accepting and apologized for the situation, reassuring it wouldn't happen and even took accountability. F Loop was mostly empty those nights we were there, with maybe 1 or 2 other campers since it was a week day, still, we were mindful with our music/voices. However, the camp host continued to talk to us like we were children, saying "your guys behavior is absolutely unacceptable" then saying he was going to fine us and threatened to kick us out of the campground for being disrespectful, if we weren't leaving that morning. He continued with saying this was a warning, but went on to say he would take actions against the person who was registered with our site. All of us were pretty quiet during this conversation, again, we were accepting and apologized for being loud, but he wasn't done. We felt disrespected since we are a younger group, yes, but we had respect for the camp host and he had none for us. We mentioned that if someone came up to us and told us to be quiet when we were being loud, it wouldn't have happened again and his response was "I'd stop talking before you make yourself look dumb" then walked away and left. Overall, very unsatisfied with the way the camp host talked to us. I feel we were very disrespected by him, when we showed him nothing but respect. I've gone to lost lake for years and I can confidently say this interaction with the camp host has made me not want to go to this place again. read more

Hello, little gem not too far from PDX! It's not lost anymore, I found it! Approximately three months ago in a haze of COVID crazies, I booked many weekends of camping trips. Now that those weekends have arrived and I am realizing that mayyyyybe I could have planned a little better. For instance, when I envisioned a visit to Lost Lake, it was of hammocks in the sun, kayaks on the water, etc, etc. Turned out it was more of a snow on the ground, ice on the lake, huddle for warmth type situation. Even inside our cute lil yurt. Good news is, it was gorgeous. I got to disconnect for a few hours. And now I know what camping supplies we definitely need to get to survive the other trips I planned! The views of Mt Hood from Lost Lake are amazing! The lake doesn't allow motorized boats so it's calm and peaceful. The yurts are really cute & a great option if you're not ready for tent camping. The staff is so nice & they provided FREE firewood. Definitely recommend! read more

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We love coming every year it's beautiful scenery and our kids love it ! Great place to go kayaking highly recommend

I haven't stayed at the lodging here, but I can tell you that the lake itself is stunningly beautiful and well worth a visit and short hike around it read more

The 2020 Pandemic has most thing's still in lock-down. I never understood why Campgrounds were shut down. That's the ultimate Social Distancing! Either way. Lost Lake is now open. This was the very first weekend they were open. Not everything was perfect. The grounds still needed cleaning up from winter. The canvas top to our sheltered area was blown away during the winter shut down but we were not charged for its use. Awesome. It was a windy and rainy weekend. We had our canopies up so we were dry but a little chilly. Some of our group caught some whopper trout. I saw several people with some big ole trout. Other than the weather. It was still a good camping trip. Lots of laughter and fellowship. Our Pastor from the past came camping. It was great to see him and the Mrs. again. We miss them terribly. My family enjoyed our time at Lost Lake so much, we've already booked another trip there this summer. There is a ton to do and see. From Paddle Boards to Canoes to Peddle Boats to Swimming to Fishing for a whopper. Or just cold chillin by the lake. There is plenty to do. Maybe camping isn't your groove. Stay in one of the Hotels rooms. There is also a General Store that sells everything from Beer, Wine, Fishing Gear and Sweatshirts to Espresso and Cheeseburgers. You'll be able to enjoy your food and drinks on one of the many places to sit outside and enjoy the views. The drive isn't that bad. It's just another country road that has curves. Worth it. read more

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This review is specifically for the LL Grill. You weren't open for the majority of our stay at the lodge. You were prepping to open as our checkout occurred. Thus, I never got to try anything of yours, so my opinion of your establishment isn't great. read more

Disappointed but hopeful... We saw an ad for lost lake resort on Instagram and seen the trending clear kayaks being shown. For this reason alone, we decided we wanted to rent a couple of clear kayaks for my sisters birthday. We live in Portland, OR and were not actually staying at the campground. We woke up on May 26th at 5:00am and drove our excited selves to the campground with the anticipation of renting and trying out the clear kayaks for the first time. The first issue we had, was that everywhere online states that the boat rental house opens at 8am and that the rentals are first come, first serve. So, we raced there to make sure we could actually get one before they sold out for the morning. This was not the case. They actually open at 9am. We waited an hour and 15 minutes until someone finally opened the store at 9:10am. Still excited and first in line we were still ready to rent our kayaks and go adventure. The next debacle was that they hadn't pulled out the clear kayaks yet, which we saw them sitting in "storage" at the entrance of the campground. They said they would bring them down to the boat dock in a couple hours. Frustrated and bummed out with all this info, we still wanted to kayak and didn't feel like waiting another two hours. We decided to choose their regular kayaks. After swallowing that large pill of disappointment, the cashier then proceeded to tell us that their kayaks have holes in them and that we would for sure get wet and for two hours we would be sitting in water while kayaking. This was the straw that hit the camel's back. We decided to head back to Portland after all was said and done and just wanted to put this all out there for someone who may fall for the trap themselves. Lots of time, gas and money were wasted today. I'm sure the clear kayaks will be available after this review is posted but please note they do not open until 9am-ish even though it states 8am online. This was a frustrating experience and we will not be back because of it. We're hoping that someone fixes the "hours open" section online as to not confuse someone in the future. We will definitely be calling ahead of time, that was our fault for relying on the information given. Lesson learned. Thank you. read more

Spectacular views and serene setting. Can't rave enough about it. We drove up to get away for a couple hours, but will definitely camp next time. It definitely feels open here -and the fact that you can't have motorized boats make it a gem. It's peaceful and boasts one of the best views of Mount Hood. Rentals are reasonable. read more

Lost Lake Resort & Campgrounds - On a boat in the middle of the lake - Campgrounds Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Beautiful lake and private campsites. We enjoyed our space in Loop C, the tall trees around you made it feel more secluded even though there were other campers around us. Vault toilets are clean and well maintained. General store has good burger and fries and the store itself has some fun stickers. Pricey campsite ($80 for 2 nights for a tent site, not RV site) but the amenities are nice (toilets, hikes, views, fishing, rentals, etc). Would definitely return! read more

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The lake is absolutely beautiful and easily accessible for all kinds of activities. This campground is big and spread out really well. So you get great privacy from other campers. The only issue is the map is very confusing and the are lacking in direction to the campsites. I can't wait for my next adventure with the family! read more

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We came for a weekend and loved it. We stayed at the lodge and were pleasantly surprised at how quiet it is. There was a communal bonfire in the pit adjacent to the store so we sat out there as the sun set. We rented a kayak and the view of Mt. Hood from the lake is just magical. Yes, there is absolutely no wifi service anywhere, but we found that to be a plus. read more

Beautiful place, with lots of activities, good food, nice boat rentals and great camping.

I'm just reviewing this as a person who came to hike the trail around the lake. I didn't camp, or use any of the facilities. I loved. LOVED. The hike. It's considered one of Oregon's most iconic, so we got there at 8am on a perfect-weather Saturday morning when there was still plenty of parking and not many people to run into. Oh, it was so gorgeous, and so well maintained! A great place to take it of towners. It's also an easy hike, with no incline, and only just a little over 3 miles. Very family-friendly. There's lots of picnic tables, but they will be taken very early on, so if that's your thing, get there early. Honestly, get there early no matter what or prepare to suffer the consequences. Good luck parking. The country store has food, drinks, and things you may need if you're camping and you forgot some luxuries. There's also a section with magnets, clothes, and other Lost Lake/Mt Hood souvenirs. Perfect Saturday morning easy hike! read more

Not sure it gets much better for campgrounds close to Portland that offer all the activities. The lake is stocked with fish (you can find the schedule online). There is a camp host that sells firewood and keeps an eye on everything. The bathrooms are decent (I don't know if I've ever come across a great camp bathroom). Most importantly, the sites are great. Everything was clean and it was obvious where to pitch our tent. We went during the last week of the open season, so it was crazy busy. The camp host let us in on a little secret, which isn't much of a secret to locals but I figured I'd share it. There is another camping section away from the rest of the main group where the camp host is. You have to continue down the main road, go over the one lane bridge and hang a left. There are 5 spots that are on a first come, first serve claim. Our site was massive and in between huge trees. Honestly, I prefer these spots to the main spots. You have more privacy and it's a quick walk to the best area on the lake for fishing. If you're a camping family, being within a 10-minute drive to govy camp can be a lifesaver (or insanity saver) as well. Food, more activities and worst case, lodging, is all right there. This campground is a great spot for families to test the camping waters with young ones. Also, dog friendly as long as they're on leash. Enjoy! Camp on. read more

We had a really great time this week! It was our first visit, and it started rough. We made the mistake of not checking out the sites in person before reserving. We reserved site A17. For anyone reading this, unless you have a tent, or a really short trailer, or a truck load of leveling blocks, steer clear of this site. Our trailer is 32', and the slope of this site is so steep, I used every leveling block we had, and still came up 6 inches short of being level. Our campsite neighbors even tried to help us out by loaning us some blocks. No luck. I went back to the office and the friendly staff did every thing they could to help us out switching sites. A few hiccups later and we ended up in horse camp with a really good site. The weather turned out great, and every employee we ran across was friendly, helpful and accommodating. We rented a boat, went fishing, spent a ton of money in the store and left tired from so much fun. Thank you to everyone at Lost Lake, especially Mariah, for going out of your way to help make our stay a memorable one! read more

Lost Lake Resort & Campgrounds - Boat #200 is definitely the best - Campgrounds Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Beautiful Area, Great Campsites, Friendly Staff! This is a super nice spot to either take your tent, RV, or even rent a yurt! Yes, I said rent a yurt if you want to get in touch with your inner nomadic Mongolian roots and camp in a massive tent like structure with beds, wood stove and increase your luxury from the old trust tent on the ground. I opted for the tent in the ground with out the rain fly so I could watch the stars all night. The staff in the extremely busy lodge were friendly as they managed the massive crowd of humans who sold out the entire campground. Buy firewood at the lodge or being your own. If you scavenge you will find the good stuff is gone and what remains is pretty water logged, not going to burn forest decomp that won't do much for your fire but put it out... I know from experience.... Lost Lake is pretty beautiful so bring your kayaks or sent a boat and paddle around a bit! read more

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We took a small cabin, and while Icannot vouch for the camping and yurt lodging , all I know was this this cabin was a waste of time and money. No bathroom, no running water, bare bones. The fixtures if any were dirty, we even found a dirty handprint on a pillow. The cabins are mostly 20 feet away from each other so that out our front door was a cabin filled with 4 children, Mom and Dad, and a big pig! They brought a pig to the woods! All 8 cabins had to share 1 leaky water spigot and 1 smelly outhouse without a sink. The view out our back window was of the outhouse and a parking lot. At night there were NO lights on the gravel path to the outhouse. To bring luggage to the cabin you had to park below and carry your stuff up and uneven gravel and dirt hill filled with tree stumps and rocks. Even though there was a NO BURN order the cabin next to us had a campfire going out front. We hid in our cabin and played cards. There was only one electrical outlet so if you wanted to run the heater and fridge while plugging in a radio you had to unplug something, like on Green Acres. They call it Lost Lake because it is impossible NOT to get lost trying to find this place, we took a wrong turn and had to backtrack on a unpaved road so be careful. There is no view of the lake or mountain from the cabin, you have to walk down to where the yurts are to see anything. There is no beach to speak of. There are expensive boat rentals, and the food at the lodge is minimal. We couldn't wait to get out of there and will never go back read more

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UNBELIEVABLE! Lost Lake is one of the most beautiful and tranquil places I have ever been in the United States. As I walked the trail around the lake my jaw was hanging open at the beauty I was experiencing. That day, I knew there was a God. I think I have shared enough to tell you I would go back in a heartbeat. Its not the easiest place to find and that is good. So it is not over run by tourist. I went in the month of August. read more

Lost Lake Resort & Campgrounds - Lost Lake with Mt Hood in the background. - Campgrounds Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

First let me say I love this lake, love the location, love the way the sites are laid out. I even like having to walk for water and garbage. I love that the spaces are not bumper to bumper and if you are at a site you may not see your neighbor at all. There is a store but it is terribly priced to be expected in such an out of the way place. I remember it having more of a convenience/general store feel as a kid now it is over half merchandise for the lake where it would have had camping gear before. Not bad for a snack, some kindling, or a bag of ice though. One great bonus is that they do rent boats to mess around with a two person paddle boat goes for $14 an hour which is decent in my opinion for the amount of fun that is. They also have row boats and canoes but I am unsure of the pricing. The toilets are simple pit toilets but they are okay and well spaced throughout the camp grounds. Now finally the reason for the two star review on a place I have obviously enjoyed my whole life. This camp ground is STAFFED which is a good thing, but the staff is 80% snotty high schoolers on summer break who treat you like the dust they have to kick of their shoes. I had several very negative experiences which lead me to NEVER wanting to return to this otherwise charming lake. The one which has me most upset was because I brought my own canoe. After having unloaded it (at a HORRIBLE 40% grade public boat launch) I went to find parking, finding none to be had I went back to a place I had seen about 30 cars parked the day before. After turning around and getting situated completely out of the way and off the paved road into the gravel I want locking up headed a long distance back. I was stopped by one of three of the staff on a quad. He said "Are you parking there?" I responded with a questioning "yes?" As I had seen many people parked there before. To which he snidely said and this is a quote "Could you NOT?" I wish I could type the tone. When I explained that I had no problem moving, but that I was with a large group and had launched a boat and would need my vehicle to collect it and needed a place to park it in the mean time he simple said "There are lots of spots available USE one!" I asked where these spots were pointing to two signs which indicated full lots. He responded "Just drove around, those signs are never right." The exchange made me want to ask for his manager, never have I been met with such open hostility while trying to enjoy my family vacation. If I wanted to deal with jerks being jerks for jerks sake I could have stayed home. That was only the worst encounter I had my sister had another with someone totally different. I also had a few more. Way to ruin my family "get away" I wont be back. In defense of the lake this was the weekend before 4th of July, it was at capacity. That said I wish I had just worked instead of taking time off. Really ruined my memories of this lake. My kids still liked it though. So they get two stars. read more

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Love love love this place... Tons of lakeside secluded spots for groups to set up for the day; great to be out on the lake without motor boats. Tons of shady trees and clean camp grounds. Brand new shower facility was amazing with great water pressure & plenty of hot water. The hike around the lake was fun... couple of spots had fallen trees that damaged the walkways but OK to navigate around. Resort/lodge had good food and huge portions - and the gift ahop had tons of great souvenirs. Will definitely be back! read more

We stayed here with our family and had such an amazing time! We stayed in the glamping yurt and it was so cozy and worth the price. They would bring us firewood a few times a day which was so nice! We had the river right behind our yurt and it was so relaxing especially at night. We will stay here again for sure! read more

We stayed in the yurts, on the E Loop. Although a wagon was provided to move your belongings to the yurts, it was rough and up hill. Very very tiring. The yurts themselves were great, until it came to the padding on the bunks. The pads were VERY VERY hard. So, bring extra padding if you want a good nights sleep. (Especially after making the climb up to the yurts!!) But, each yurt had it's own picnic table and fire ring. Yurt E10 was very private. But, expect to hear other yomies 'cause the sound echos! They could use one more pit toilet at the other end of the parking lot. There's only one serving 10 yurts. (Another climb up the hill!!) The young women, at the store, were wonderful! I ended up buying a little air mattress and the staff helped me get the thing blown up! They couldn't be more helpful and so sweet! I am a big fan of Lost Lake. This is my second experience with camping and glamping at the resort. We will camp again. But, not more yurts for me. read more

$9 to enter if your not camping, not too bad for parking I suppose, but being that they had already reached capacity at 2pm and had people walking half a mile to the lake you know it's worth the price.. The lake is crystal clear we saw a school of trout beneath our canoe of at least 100:o, a eagle snatch one from the sky and fly off and more newts then I've ever seen in my life all in one cove. This is a nature lovers paradise. They have restrooms scattered throughout the park. 2 boat docks for all non motorized craft which I loved because no wake on the lake makes for easy paddling;) picnic benches are coveted so arrive early if you want to snag one at 10 am they're were only a few left unoccupied... The campground is usually at capacity so check reservation before you head up if you plan on staying the night. Views are amazing and the lake has a trail that lets you navigate the perimeter at a smooth pace( except the rock slide area) through shaded trees. Perfect for canoeing and swimming for older kids I wouldn't want to take toddlers here though because of the many drop offs and I'm a worry wart :)Enjoy read more

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Just spent three nights here with some girl friends camping. We stayed in one of the the walk-in tent sites on loop E. The sites were spacious and spread far apart, which was a good thing because "girls camping" is really more like "girls drinking and gossiping" and we get a little loud. It was very, very quiet at night and we couldn't hear any of our fellow campers even though the campground was completely full. I am mostly a backpacker and was impressed at how secluded the sites felt on a busy summer weekend. It was certainly no worse than being up at Jefferson Park in August. The lovely lake was about a ten minute walk from loop E and the water was surprisingly warm. It is all very forest-y and peaceful. Be warned that Lost Lake is in the flight path to PDX and every so often you hear a strange, very loud noise that sounds a lot like the Smoke Monster from Lost. My theory is that it is the sound of the landing gear coming down, but it is much louder and stranger than your average air plane noise. There was no sign of an actual Smoke Monster. In fact, the only animals we saw were chipmunks and camp jays who were very interested in our food. No mosquitoes! We really wanted to stay at one of the lakeside tent sites (an extra $5 per night), but when we got there around 2pm on a Thursday afternoon, there were only a couple of tent sites left in the entire place. We scoped out the lakeside sites when we walked the easy 3.2 miles around the lake and they looked divine. A lot of people showed up on Friday and were S.O.L. with "first come, first served" policy. It rained Sunday morning and the entire place was mostly empty by about 11am. Early Sunday afternoon is probably a great time to snag a choice spot if you are lucky enough to have your week days free. FYI, you can get cell phone service about one mile up the road from the park entrance. This came in handy for giving the later arriving members of our party instructions on how to find us. You can also post a note on the bulletin board just past the entrance letting your friends know where to find you. We drove in from the Zig-Zag side over Lolo Pass. We had a map and didn't get lost, but I recommend a map or GPS because a lot of the signs are missing. At one point we followed a brown arrow with no road number because it seemed like the right thing to do. Luckily, it was. The directions on the Lost Lake website say "continue for several miles" on Lolo Pass road. That is only accurate if your idea of "several" is actually about 20. It took about an hour and 15 minutes from the turn off from Hwy 26 because the road is narrow and a 4-5 mile stretch is unpaved but currently in decent condition. There's some washboard, but no chassis breaking pot holes. My only complaint is that for the cost of a tent site ($25 a night) I would expect the pit toilets to be checked a couple times a day and the toilet paper re-stocked. By Saturday night there was no T.P. and the "bathrooms" were trashed with paper all over the floor, etc. I've been in both better and worse pit toilets. They were OK. As other people have mentioned, bring your own stuff because the store is expensive. I would especially suggest bringing your own firewood if you have room. The stuff up there was $6.00 a bundle for fast burning wood. The stuff at Freddie's is seasoned and slower burning and I think costs a buck or so less. Go, have fun! Total travel time from Inner SE Portland was about 2 hours and 15 minutes via Lolo Pass. Another friend took the Hood River route and it took her closer to 2 hours and 45 minutes. read more

Lost Lake isn't lost at all...we found it just fine, and it was a good escape from the sweltering heat & numerous home improvement projects we are currently immersed in. Anything pertaining to a lake or getting lost is A-Okay by me, but here's my conclusion: American wilderness=Rednecks=garbage of fast food containers WHY??? This is so disturbing... Lost Lake has all the beauty & surreal grandeur of Mt. Hood, greenery & trees beyond compare, a crystal clear lake where the bottom is visible & the fish abound. It also, in my humble opinion, could be called 'The Redneck Riviera' on a hot Sunday afternoon. Since there is absolutely NO motors of any kind allowed, you are spared the jet-ski, speed boat crap, but there's plenty of Big Gulps, giant bags o' fried calories, and more than my fair share of the obnoxious 'Min Pin"s around. For those of you unfamiliar with this last term, this would be 'Mini Pincers"....another dogue du jour of the sort reserved for folks who like to accessorize, you know, punch up their look a notch, by carrying around a yapping little rug rat...Sorry, got carried away... We saw salamanders, newts, fish...the water is clear, clean, & cold. Mt. Hood is just spectacular. Parking is not a problem (the toilet facilities are, however...hey! How about cleaning up??). The flying insects, especially the May Flies, got to me after awhile. It's that time of year, and, as my son pointed out to me, "Mom, they don't have mouths. They can't bite you. All they do is mate, then die".... Still, I just can't get into being surrounded by a swarm of insects. Would I return? Possibly. I liked the day & the canoe rental was fun (tho' not cheap...$12.00/hour). A great day with kids. Make sure to bring your own food as the general store doesn't have a wide variety . Check it out. It's a good get-away, and with gas prices being what they are, it feels pretty luxurious. The drive up past Multnomah Falls is beautiful, too. PS For added allure, local legend has it that an enormous fish, dubbed 'Walter' is in the lake...complete with full beard of lures, tackle, bait, etc which have been 'lost' due to his wily ways. Also many Native American legends abound regarding lost spirits. Worth checking out. read more

Great campground. What's that? You're glad I told you? Well, chief... it ain't a secret. If you want incomparable views and a secluded campsite, you had better get your ass up the mountain by early Thursday afternoon. If you can snag yourself a campsite, then you're getting civilized camping at its very best. It has pit toilets, paved parking lots and a camp store with loads of wood. We came up Thursday evening and got a walk-in site with two tent spots, a grill and a fire pit. We had more room than we knew what to do with, and we had plenty of privacy even though we were only 200 feet from the next site. This is a great place for beginner campers or when you don't feel like working too hard for it. Just make sure you get there early. You're a helluva long way from a comparable alternative. read more

Took our little family up for the first time Thursday night. Couldn't been more blown away at the beauty! Finding a camp spot was really cutthroat! But after learning the way, manager named Skinny got us a great spot in F loop. First come, first serve-I recommended getting up there on a Wednesday for a weekend stay. Check out is at 2pm, & you have to set up camp before you can pay. Thanks to Skinny we were rewarded for following the rules! I believe it was about $28 a night in tent spots. The Lake was warm! Caught some trout, took out a boat. Had the most amazing experience. The general store has anything you could want, need or happened to forget. Pricey-Tons of great souvenirs! Went up through LoLo Pass. The road can be a little sketchy-well worth the views! Very kid friendly, Lots to do. Boats, kayaks & life jackets all available to rent. Hiking around the lake. Breathtaking! We didn't see Mt. Hood until we were out in the middle of the lake, also a wonderful view over by the cabins. We will be returning as a yearly vacation for a week starting next year renting a cabin. Couldn't love Lost Lake more. We have been home a day & we have already planned our next trip back up! read more

Lost Lake Resort & Campgrounds - View by the cabins - Campgrounds Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Absolutely beautiful campground and recreational spot! We stayed in the tiny cabin #1 and it took care of our needs. This little space had a very comfortable bed, a small cooking/prep area with a two burner gas stove, small dining table and two chairs, and pretty much everything you would need to cook a simple meal (including pots and pans and even plates to eat that meal off of). The cabin area did not permit much privacy. Lost Lake was spectacular! The water was clear and refreshing to swim in. The scenery found on the hike around the lake was beautiful. We stopped many times to swim, picnic, and chat with other visitors. Or just to gawk at the scenery. The view of Mt. Hood at Lost Lake Resort is priceless. My one issue with Lost Lake Resort is that there is no place to clean oneself. There are few showers available. We did take showers the first night but felt interrogated about our stay and had to leave a drivers license in order to get a key to the gross duct taped and dirty shower. Pit toilets are available to do your business. A nearby water spigot will serve as a place to rinse you hands. Those spigots must be covered in germs too since people coming from the pit toilets..... oh, never mind! Soap and water, a place to brush my teeth, a flush toilet...those kinds of conveniences would be nice. By our third day I tried to "hold it" as much as possible in order to avoid the yucky pit toilet. Seriously GROSS. (I was wondering how many people are peeing in the lake in order to avoid the pit toilets :) We had a great time visiting Lost Lake. Lounging on the boat dock while eating ice cream and reading, soaking in the sun, floating around the clear lake on inflatables, and star gazing on a clear night makes a nice summer stay. read more

Beautiful campground with plenty of shades. There are enough tall trees to set up your hammock if you own one. Shower is behind the store and office. If you ever camp here, take the Lost Lake Butte trail up to the top, from there you can see Mt. Hood on a sunny day. read more

Couldn't have asked for a better first camping experience! My boyfriend and I came here on a Thursday and Friday night camping trip in the beginning of September, and it was absolutely perfect. There weren't too many people, although it was still lively and fun, and we were easily able to find a campground that fit our needs perfectly. Once we entered the grounds, we made our way to the store, and they suggested where to drive around to find a spot based on the availability for the nights we were there. We drove around and came across a site perfect for just 2 people towards the back of the A Loop. This was a short walk to the store/lodge, and made access to the lake extremely convenient. Our first day, we rented a tandem kayak and made our way around the lake. The second day, we rented a fishing boat and bought some bait (wishful thinking, seeing as we were at the end of fishing season). Both rentals were fairly priced, and we had a great time on each! Sitting out in the middle of the lake with a beautiful view of Mt. Hood can't be topped. There are also plenty of hiking trails to try! We did the one around the lake, and it was beautiful. read more

Went camping here over the weekend. Call ahead for a campsite or come early to try and stake one. It seems like a very popular place to camp, pretty much all the sites were full. Tips: Quiet time after 10PM. They didn't seem to have many rangers out and about, but someone from the lodge did come by to remind us of the "curfew" . The Lost Lake Butte Trail is a must. I think it's about 4 miles RT, but the end of the trail has a gorgeous view of Mt. Hood. Highly recommended. read more