North Arm Campground

North Arm Campground is along the northern arm of 1,500-acre Timothy Lake. North Arm is one of 7 campgrounds around the lake operated by Portland General Electric in partnership with the Forest Service.

Things to Do at North Arm Campground

Anglers find good fishing at Timothy Lake for eastern brook trout, rainbow trout, and Kokanee. Crawdad (crayfish) fishing is claimed to be the best in the state. Motorized boats are permitted with a 10 MPH speed limit. Non-motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks, and sailboats are often seen gliding across the lake's placid waters. Scenic hiking trails are found nearby.

Camping Amenities at North Arm Campground

North Arm Campground has 19 campsites. Most will accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Four are walk-in tent sites especially good for tent camping. Only site #2 is a pull-through. Tall trees provide good shade for the campsites. Many sites may be reserved ahead of arrival date, while the others are first-come, first-served sites.

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Campground Basics
North Arm Campground Location:	Forest Road 5890 From Highway 26 near Clear Lake, take Oregon Skyline Road. Then use good Forest Service road map to guide you onto FR 2660, Abbot Rd., and then to FR 5890.
Elevation:	3,230 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Hood River - 60 miles Portland - 79 miles Salem - 114 miles (via Hwy. 26)
Number of Sites:	19
Open - Closed:	Open late May to mid-September
Max. people per site:	Standard campsites - 6 Hike-in tent sites - 4
Vehicles per single site:	1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
PGE Parks Campground Information:	(503) 464-8515

Reservations
Reservations Available	North Arm Campground reservations are available up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:	16 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	#9 and 15 Accessible restrooms
Fees:	Standard campsites - $26 per night Walk-in tent sites - $22 (Plus $9 reservation fee) $2 more on holidays and holiday weekends
Campground Map:	North Arm Campground Map Note that the map has south at the top rather than the usual north.
Campground Reservations:	North Arm Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: Noon

North Arm Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, piped water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near North Arm Campground:	Boat and fish in Timothy Lake. A boat launch ramp is in the campground. Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride, on the Timothy Lake Trail which circles the lake, offering 12 miles of fairly level terrain and many nice views. Berry season rewards pickers with baskets of fresh fruit. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers
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North Arm Campground

Fishing and Boating at Timothey Lake

Fishing at Timothy Lake is mainly focused on rainbow, kokanee, and brook trout. Rainbows are stocked at the lake in spring and early summer. Various lures are successful at Timothy Lake, along with the every-popular PowerBaits. Fishing is especially good from the dam or boats. Fly fisherman like the North Arm.

Boating is popular at Timothy Lake both for fishing and for enjoying scenic tours. Motorized boats are limited to 10 MPH. Many visitors launch kayaks, sailboat, canoes, and standup paddleboards. Launch ramps are found at North Arm, Hoodview, Pine Point (main launch ramp), and Oak Fork. ($10 fee).

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Attractions and Activities

Timothy Lake Rentals, kayaks, located at Pine Point.
Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride on the Timothy Lake Trail which circles the lake, offering 12 miles of fairly level terrain and many nice views.
Hike on the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.
Fish for trout in Timothy Lake from shore or boat.
Enjoy a picnic at scenic Pine Point Day Use Area on Timothy Lake's west shore.
Make the short trip to Little Crater Lake. A barrier-free 800-foot long trail leads to a viewing platform.
Visit the nearby Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger District, a Forest Service facility built in the early 1900s.
Rent a boat at the North Fork Reservoir's Get&Go Promontory Marina. They offer pontoon boats, fishing boats, row boats, kayaks, and jet skis.
Fish for rainbow trout in North Fork Reservoir. Children 17 and younger can fish in the park's Small Fry Lake.
Go on a whitewater rafting adventure on the Clackamas River with Blue Sky Rafting.
Head over to the Fish Creek Trailhead for some adventurous hiking.

Key North Arm Campground Regulations

Generator use is permitted from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Due to customer feedback, we ask that campers refrain from using open-frame, construction-style generators, as they create excessive noise and may violate our peace and quiet rules. Generators are PROHIBITED after 8 PM and before 8 AM including to power medical devices or other equipment.
Boats are limited to 10 MPH on the lake.
Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.

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Camping at North Arm Campground – A Scenic Timothy Lake Retreat

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Camping at North Arm Campground – A Scenic Timothy Lake Retreat

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