Lost Creek Campground: Shaded Camping and Hiking near Rhododendron

44 reviews

Lost Creek Campground Introduce

Lost Creek Campground, categorized under Campgrounds & RV Parks, offers a shaded camping experience near Rhododendron, Oregon. Located at Rhododendron, OR 97049, USA, it provides a cool retreat during hot days and access to beautiful natural surroundings.

This campground is known for its ample shade, making it a comfortable option during warm weather. The presence of a creek adds to the scenic beauty and provides a refreshing, albeit cold, water feature. The campground is also a gateway to nearby hiking trails, offering opportunities for outdoor exploration.

While the campground provides a pleasant environment, there is a note regarding the water quality. Visitors have reported that the water may appear yellow and is not considered drinkable without treatment. Campers should plan accordingly and bring their own drinking water or a filtration system.

The campsites are relatively close together, fostering a friendly and social atmosphere. Campers have reported positive interactions with fellow visitors, and children have made new friends. The campground's layout encourages a sense of community among campers.

A recent visitor reported finding prescription sunglasses on a nearby trail and leaving them attached to the campground message board, indicating a helpful and community-oriented environment.

Customer reviews highlight the campground’s beautiful setting, shaded campsites, and proximity to hiking trails. Despite the water quality issue, many visitors express a desire to return.

For inquiries, you can contact Lost Creek Campground at (541) 328-0909 or +1 541-328-0909.

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
RV camping

Activities
Hiking

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Oregon Clackamas County Rhododendron

Customer Reviews

4.0

44 reviews

Jean Moody

Jul 16, 2024

Great campground with lots of shade for hot days. My only complaint would be that the water was not drinkable unless you don’t mind yellow water!!! Fairly close to other campers, but everyone was really friendly and our kids made some good friends. Beautiful hikes nearby and the creek was really pretty (and very cold). Would definitely go again!!

andy gooch

Nov 19, 2024

On 11/17/24 I found some prescription sunglasses on the trail and left them attached to the campground message board.

David L

Aug 18, 2020

Nice campground with lots of shade. Pit toilets were OK. There's a hand pump water source. Interpretive trail. Check out the 1.5 mile trail-of-use going along Lost Creek downstream (NW) from the campground, it gets vague at a gully just outside the campground but after that becomes very clearly defined - and gorgeous, with thick layers of moss and huckleberries plentiful. Has fallen trees over it so have to climb over those. Lots of dispersed camping nearby.

Charlie

Jun 10, 2018

Gorgeous campground! My only problem is that the campsites feel a little crowded in comparison to all the space they have there. The bathrooms were really clean (for a campground anyway), and none of them are a terribly far walk from the sites. The creek is really cool though, and there's a nice nature trail at the campground. And going past the walk in sites (through the picnic area) there's more trails that go into the wise old forest there. I liked it, but I think next time I'll pick somewhere closer to civilization.

Jeff Smith

Sep 22, 2023

this is a small, very pleasant campground in the woods, but why the hell does the Forest Service close this on Labor Day? Don't they know that September is a pretty nice month in Oregon?