Gone Creek Campgrounds

Had a great camping trip to Gone Creek last weekend. Not sure why they call it Gone Creek since it’s on Timothy Lake, but whatevs. Located just under 2 hours from Portland at the feet of Mount Hood, Gone Creek is a perfect weekend camping destination.
Upon arrival we found our site we had reserved. Only about a quarter of the site is reservable with the rest of it being first-​come first-​served. The park host said that you really need to get there mid-​week to get a non-​reserved spot.
The sites here are great. They are large and you don’t feel crowded in the campground. Our site had a driveway to fit 3 cars and 3 tents for our group. You have your standard picnic table and firepit available as well. This campground does not have showers, so be prepared to have grungy hair by the time you leave. They also use vaulted toilets. There are water spigots within a few steps of all the campsites for fresh water too.
During our trip, we fished along the shore and got our haul of a dozen rainbow trout. I saw a bunch of boats out on the lake, but we were the only ones I saw reeling them in! The lake is great for an afternoon swim. It’s the right temperature and felt really good on an 88 degree day at the campground. Definitely worth checking out if you’re a camper.

My new favorite campground.