Clear Lake Campground

Clear Lake Campground (officially Bear Springs Campground) provides boat access to Clear Lake, a 557-acre reservoir located in the Cascade Mountains of Wasco County, Oregon. The campground offers both day-use and overnight camping options with picnic facilities and a day-use area. This is a convenient launch point for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the mountain lake environment formed by Wasco Dam.

The facility is located approximately 48 miles east of Sandy via Highway 26, then a short distance via I-216 and Bear Springs Road. The campground is reservable through Recreation.gov and features spacious group and single-family sites set among forest. While the site offers access to the water, paddlers should note that vessel operation is restricted after 10:30 p.m. For specific details about ramp conditions, parking availability, day-use fees, and amenities, contact the facility directly at 503-630-5721.

Overview
Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious group sites, single-family sites, and a day use area with a picnic shelter amid a forest of towering trees.Recreation
Bear Springs is not far from some great wilderness spots, including mountain lakes and streams, as well as trails and...

Overview
Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious group sites, single-family sites, and a day use area with a picnic shelter amid a forest of towering trees.Recreation
Bear Springs is not far from some great wilderness spots, including mountain lakes and streams, as well as trails and historic sites. A variety of short hiking and off-highway vehicle trails are available nearby for exploration. The Mt. Hood area and Government Camp are within a short drive from the campground. For water enthusiasts, rafting and kayaking opportunities abound on the nearby Deschutes River. Picnicking is also a popular activity.Facilities
The campground offers single-family and group sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel and dirt. Firewood can be purchased from the host.Natural Features
The campground is located on the southeastern edge of Mt. Hood National Forest at an elevation of 3,000 feet. It is situated among towering pine and fir trees, but the beauty of the campground is its secluded feel. Deer and other wildlife are common in the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 467-2291.
Nearby Attractions
Bear Springs is near the Warm Springs Tribal Lands and is approximately 19 miles from Government Camp, where visitors may enjoy summertime snow skiing. It is also approximately 24 miles from the Deschutes River and less than one mile to Spring Drive RV Campground.

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