Little Crater Lake
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About Little Crater Lake
Little Crater Lake is a national park campground at Mt. Hood National Forest in Clackamas County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Little Crater Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 30 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 103 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Mt. Hood National Forest include North Arm (timothy Lake) Campground, Clear Lake Cabin Lookout, Oak Fork , Gone Creek and Clear Lake (or).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 31 · 2024: 28 · 2025: 32
Location
Address
Clackamas County, Oregon
Coordinates
45.1484, -121.7455
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 193 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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North Arm (timothy Lake) Campground
Mt. Hood National Forest
Clear Lake Cabin Lookout
Mt. Hood National Forest
Oak Fork
Mt. Hood National Forest
Gone Creek
Mt. Hood National Forest
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Clear Lake (or)
Mt. Hood National Forest
Joe Graham Horse Campground
Mt. Hood National Forest
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Little Crater Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Little Crater Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Little Crater Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Little Crater Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Little Crater Lake right now?
Little Crater Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Little Crater Lake located?
Little Crater Lake is located in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon.
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