Openings · last 7 days
31
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 31 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232865
When Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) reopens
Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
140
Openings · last 90 days
144
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 144 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 15:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 66 of 144 detected openings (45.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 8–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 014 | 16 | 11.1% |
| 010 | 15 | 10.4% |
| 012 | 14 | 9.7% |
| 016 | 14 | 9.7% |
| 008 | 12 | 8.3% |
Site 014 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 16. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 26 monitored sites
Of the 216 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 95 open for online reservation · 121 reserved.
Where the open windows are
56% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 95 of 216 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online56%
Open site-nights95 / 216
Reserved (of online inventory)121 / 216
Weekday openings72
Weekend openings23
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 72 fall on weekdays and 23 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 95 of 216 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 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.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 7 |
| 004 | 7 |
| 012 | 7 |
| 014 | 7 |
| 005 | 5 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
95 open site-nights across 22 sites at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 19 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 002.
All 22 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 012 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 016 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 019 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 021 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| West Loop Group Camp | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 020 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 024 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| East Loop Group Camp | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 018 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
About Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)
Overview
Pine Point Campground is located on the shores of Timothy Lake in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood. It is a beautiful place for individuals, families and larger groups to camp and enjoy nature with a standard sites and a large group camp as well as miles of scenic trails around the lake providing endless recreation possibilities.
Recreation
Proximity to Timothy Lake allows campers to enjoy a variety of water-related recreation activities, including boating and sailing, as well as swimming, windsurfing and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon and a variety of trout. A range of trails are located in the area. The Timothy Lake Trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The 12 miles of relatively level terrain loops trekkers around the lake, providing scenic views of the area. It connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, a lengthy hike that extends across three states, from the borders of Canada and Mexico. Portions of that trail also lead southwest to Clackamas Lake Campground. The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than 3 miles from the campground. It was built to house forest service workers in the early 1900s. The rustic architecture and historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area, draws thousands of tourists each year.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites and five large-group campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An on-site host is available at the campground.
The nearest gas station/convenience store is about 18 miles away, west on Hwy. 26. The nearest grocery store is in Government Camp, about 23 miles away, west on Hwy. 26.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the south shore of the roughly 1,400-acre lake, at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Timothy Lake was created in 1956 as a storage reservoir for the Oak Grove Hydroelectric Project. It is one of the larger lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest, with many sites with views of the water's edge.
Nearby Attractions
Pine Point is about 28 miles from the base of majestic Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon. The historic Timberline Lodge in Government Camp offers scenic views of the snow-capped mountain.
26 monitored sitesNo hookups24 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 36
Getting there
From Sandy, Oregon, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road/Road 42. Turn right on Skyline Road and continue south for about 9 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 57 and travel west for 3 miles, then turn right again at the Pine Point Campground entrance sign.
Skyline Rd, Timothy Lake, OR503-464-8515
AmphitheaterBerry PickingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingCrawfishingDay Use AreaEvening ProgramsFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsMotor BoatNon-Motorized BoatingPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingSailingStar GazingSwimmingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
Reservations for Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) are made through Recreation.gov. 95 of 216 tracked site-nights are currently open (44%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 144 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 14:17 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 Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
Campsite Sniper detected 31 site-date openings at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR) in the last 7 days, 140 over 30 days and 144 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
19 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
September 2026, with 95 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 216.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 8-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Pine Point Campground (Timothy Lake, OR)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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