Joe Graham Horse Camp is located in the Mount Hood National Forest near Timothy Lake. Offering direct access to the Pacific Crest Trail, and scenic lake riding – this one is great for both camping or a long day ride.
Camp Overview
Campsites: 13 sites
Fees: $25 per night, +$2 on holidays. 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $8 per night.
Permits: None.
Popularity: Low to Average
Elevation: 3,343 feet
Season: Late May – Early September
Cell Service: No coverage at camp. Some spots of coverage around the lake and a few miles back up the road towards Highway 26.
Getting There
Directions: From Sandy, OR – Follow US Hwy 26 for 40.2 miles east of Sandy to Skyline Road (Forest Road 42). Turn right onto Skyline Road (Forest Road 42) and follow it approx. 8 miles.
Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 45.09985, -121.74650
Road Conditions: Great – paved until camp.
Gas Station: Chevron – 93770 US-26, Government Camp, OR 97028. This spot is pricey. If you have the ability, fill up in Sandy, OR for a lot less.
Amenities & Camp Details
Stock Containment: Metal corrals or hitching rails.
Stock Water: Spigots.
Potable Water: Yes.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: Yes.
Bathroom: Yes – vault.
Day Use Parking: Yes – on road at PCT trailhead outside of camp.
Reserving Your Spot
Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: None specified.
Specific Reservation Rules:
1. Two night minimum on weekends, must reserve Fri & Sat on the same reservation.
2. Holiday weekends include: Columbus Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Veterans Day, Christmas. If the holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, the customer will be required to reserve the nights of: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and may check out on Sunday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday or Monday, the customer will be required to reserve the nights of: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and may check out on Monday.
Site Specifics:
Site 1: 4-horse corrals, back in.
Site 2: 3-horse corrals, back in.
Site 3: 4-horse corrals, back in.
Site 4: 4-horse corrals, back in.
Site 5: 3-horse corrals, back in.
Site 6: 4-horse corrals, back in.
Site 7: 3-horse corrals, back in.
Site 8: 2-horse corrals, back in.
Site 9: 2-horse corrals, back in.
Site 10: Hitching rail, back in.
Site 11: Hitching rail, pull through.
Site 12: 2-horse corrals, back in.
Site 13: 2-horse corrals, back in.
Site 14: 2-horse corrals, back in.
Dumpsters: Near sites 6 and 12.
Bathrooms: Near site 13.
Stock Water: Near sites 5 and 11.
Manure Bin: Near start of loop, sites 1 and 14.
Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:
Timothy Lake Loop
Warm Springs River
Little Crater Lake Loop
Headwaters Trail Loop
Nearby Dispersed Camps
None known.
Backcountry Camp Options
Pacific Crest Trail access. Otherwise unknown, if you have backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com
Additional Resources
- USFS Camp Status Page
- NW Horse Trails
- Oregon Horse Camping
- Holly’s Horse Trails and Tales
- Campground Map
Camp Land Manager & Contact Info
USFS – Clackamas River Ranger District
16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055
(971) 333-4100
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