Lake Harriet
Quiet fishing retreat near Mount Hood
Quiet fishing retreat near Mount Hood
Best-kept secret at Mount Hood
Lake Harriet, near Timothy Lake and Mount Hood, is a 22-acre reservoir that stores water for PGE’s Oak Grove Hydroelectric Project.
The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Both cutthroat and brown trout can also be caught here, making it an angler’s paradise.
The park, located at 2,000 feet in the Mount Hood National Forest, also provides great paddling. PGE manages this site in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
Lake Harriet details
Lake Harriet is open year-round for day use. There is a $10 day-use parking permit.
Location information
Directions: From Portland, take Highway 224 towards Estacada. Just past the Ripplebrook Campground, turn left on U.S. Forest Service Road 57, then take another left on U.S. Forest Service Road 4630. Follow signs for Lake Harriet.
From Portland, take Highway 26 towards Government Camp. About eleven miles east of Government Camp, turn right onto Skyline Road. Follow this taking a slight right on Forest Service Road 57. Continue past the Timothy Lake Dam to Forest Service Road 4630, following signs for Lake Harriet.
Lake Harriet campground at a glance
A 7-site campground is located at the head of the lake, surrounded by a sparse forest of alder trees that provide shade. The campground is open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the second weekend in September. Lake Harriet has a boat launch and barrier-free campsites.
Campground | Lake Harriet |
|---|---|
Fee* | $26 |
Sites | 7 |
*Holiday weekend rates are an additional $2 per night
Make a reservation
Click on a campground below to make a reservation or call 877-444-6777. Campsite reservations open 6 months in advance on a rolling basis.
Things to know before you visit
For more information
Use our contact form or call the PGE Parks Information Line at 503-464-8515.
Thinking ahead
We’re committed to keeping our parks safe, clean, sustainable and welcoming – but we need your help.
Before you go
Make a plan: Check for road closures, construction, fire bans, swimming restrictions or other conditions that may hamper your visit.
…and a plan B: Make a backup plan in case of crowds. Try visiting on weekdays or at off-peak times to beat the masses!
EV adventuring? While our parks do not have charging stations (yet!), check here for nearby locations
that do.
During your visit
Stop campfires from becoming wildfires! Keep campfires small, make sure your tent and anything that can burn is a safe distance from your fire, keep water nearby and never leave a fire unattended.
Keep it clear: Park only in designated areas. Do not double-park or block entrances.
Leave no trace: Help us protect these natural areas by staying on-trail, packing out your trash, and admiring wildlife from a distance.