Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232838
When Lost Creek reopens
Lost Creek's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
14
Openings · last 90 days
16
Only 16 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 220 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 8 reserved · 146 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 66 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 220 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 8 reserved · 146 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 66 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 220
Reserved (of online inventory)8 / 8
Of the 220 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 8 reserved · 146 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 66 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Lost Creek
Overview
Lost Creek Campground is a fully accessible campground allowing anyone access to campsites, fishing and a paved nature trail that meanders through the area. The campground is also near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River and not far from the popular Ramona Falls Trailhead. Mt. Hood is just southeast of the campground and is close enough for visitors to enjoy a day trip and sightseeing.
Recreation
A variety of trails exist within and near the campground, including the accessible Lost Creek Nature Trail, which explains events in history that helped form the area's geology. A deviation from the road coming into the campground (Forest Road 1825), will lead to a trailhead for spectacular Ramona Falls on the Sandy River. The 7.1-mile trail leads to cascading waterfalls and is one of the most popular hikes on the forest.
Fishing is available in the Sandy River and anglers can expect steelhead year-round, Coho salmon in the fall and Chinook salmon from February through October. Trout also inhabit the river. Scenic driving and picnicking are popular activities as well.
Facilities
The campground is fully accessible and provides a variety of single, double and walk-to campsites. The structures can accommodate up to six campers each. Visitors must provide their own bedding.
Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Utility hookups are not available. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.
Natural Features
Moss and shrubbery covers the ground and evergreens tower overhead, providing ample shade for the campground and privacy between the individual and group campsites. The campground is situated in the Old Maid Flat area of Mt. Hood National Forest, northwest of majestic Mt. Hood at an elevation of about 2,600 feet. It sits on one of the largest pyroclastic volcanic mudflows from Mt. Hood's "Old Maid" eruption in the 1700s.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Government Camp is located at the base of Mt. Hood, about 18 miles from the campground. Year-round skiing is available there, as well as a variety of activities and amenities.
14 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups14 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Portland, follow Highway 26 for 18 miles past the town of Sandy to the community of Zigzag. Turn north (left) onto Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). Travel just over 4 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 1825. Continue for less than a mile and then bear right, staying on Forest Road 1825, and cross the Sandy River bridge. Continue for approximately 2 miles and then bear right at the "Y" junction. The campground is less than a mile past the junction, on the right.
Mt. Hood, OR503-630-5721
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232838 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232838 · Lost Creek · OR5 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lost Creek?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 220 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Lost Creek. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 16 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 13:18 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Lost Creek?
Campsite Sniper detected 16 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Lost Creek fit a 35-foot RV?
6 of the 14 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 7 of those 14 sites have a recorded maximum length and 7 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Does Lost Creek have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 220 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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