Lake Harriet
Quiet fishing retreat near Mount Hood
Quiet fishing retreat near Mount Hood
COVID-19 – We're following the guidance of the Oregon Health Authority 
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Closures – Clackamas River Boat Access Sites are open with the exception of Sandstone, which remains closed. Faraday Lake is closed for construction.
Fire Bans – Are in effect for the Mt. Hood National Forest, including Timothy Lake and Lake Harriet. Visit fs.usda.gov/mthood for details.
Road Closure – Pelton Dam Road will be closed past the Lake Simtustus Resort to Elk Drive from 9/6 to 10/28. Plan to access Pelton Park from the north, Hwy 26 outside of Warm Springs.
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 boating and 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 fee.
Lake Harriet campgrounds at a glance
An 8-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.
Campground | Lake Harriet |
|---|---|
Fee | $20 |
Sites | 8 |
Boat launch | Yes |
Hike-to sites | n/a |
Barrier-free sites | Yes |
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 on your route and research your destination for the possibility of fire bans, reservoir-swimming restrictions or other conditions that may affect your visit.
…and a plan B: Make a backup plan in case of crowds. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, come back another day. (Tip: try visiting on weekdays or at off-peak times to beat the crowd!)
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.