Wahtum Lake Camping Area is located in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon and offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains. The campground is near several points of interest including the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs through the area, and the nearby Bagby Hot Springs. The campground itself offers amenities such as potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables, and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis with a total of 11 campsites.
An interesting fact about the Wahtum Lake area is that it is believed to have been used as a fishing and hunting location by Native American tribes for thousands of years. Visitors can still see evidence of their presence in the form of petroglyphs scattered around the area.
The best time to visit Wahtum Lake Camping Area is during the summer months when temperatures are mild, averaging in the high 70s to low 80s during the day and dropping to the low 50s at night. However, visitors should be aware that the area can be prone to thunderstorms during the summer months.
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Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Wahtum Lake | 8 | 3,953 ft | |||
Beacon Rock State Park | Numerous | 245 ft | |||
Sherwood | 26 | 3,174 ft | |||
Knebal Springs | 8 | 3,808 ft | |||
Oxbow Regional Park | Numerous | 137 ft | |||
Toll Bridge County Park | Numerous | 1,661 ft | |||
Eight Mile | 25 | 3,859 ft | |||
Routson | Numerous | 2,463 ft | |||
Ainsworth State Park | Numerous | 73 ft | |||
Columbia Hills (Horsethief Lake) State Park | Numerous | 166 ft |
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