Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232872
When Little Crater Lake reopens
Little Crater Lake's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
9
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 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 12, 2026 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 375 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 241 open for online reservation · 62 reserved · 72 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 15 monitored sites, 13 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
35.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 241 of 375 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online35.7%
Open site-nights241 / 375
Reserved (of online inventory)62 / 303
Weekday openings151
Weekend openings90
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 151 fall on weekdays and 90 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 135 of 180 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 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 |
|---|---|
| 001 | 21 |
| 005 | 21 |
| 008 | 21 |
| 009 | 21 |
| 010 | 21 |
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 dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
241 open site-nights across 13 sites at Little Crater Lake, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 26 2-night, 24 3-night, 16 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 26 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft. 7 sites of 15 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 26 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 005 | 26 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 010 | 26 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 19 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +7 more |
| 002 | 26 ft | None | 18 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 013 | 26 ft | None | 18 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +6 more |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +6 more |
| 003 | 20 ft | None | 17 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +5 more |
| 006 | 26 ft | None | 16 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +4 more |
| 016 | Not recorded | None | 16 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +4 more |
| 004 | 20 ft | None | 14 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +2 more |
About Little Crater Lake
Overview
Little Crater Lake Campground is one of the most scenic spots in Mt. Hood National Forest and a very comfortable place to camp. It is not far from Little Crater Lake, a cold, crystal clear, spring-fed pond. Also nearby is Timothy Lake, where boaters and anglers enjoy recreating, all in the shadows of Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest point.
Recreation
A short path to view Little Crater Lake begins in the campground. It connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds its way through the area, past Timothy Lake and up the slopes of Mt. Hood. The long-distance trail is popular among hikers and backpackers, stretches 2,650 miles through California, Oregon and Washington, from Canada to Mexico.
Visitors enjoy fishing at Timothy Lake, which covers roughly 1,400 acres. Anglers will find Kokanee salmon and a variety of stocked trout.
Facilities
The campground offers more than a dozen single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. A hand-pump water spigot is located near the campground's entrance and is the only source of water within the facility. Utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are grass, dirt and irregularly shaped.
Natural Features
The quiet campground is nestled in an evergreen forest at an elevation of 3,300 feet. Little Crater Lake is a geologic oddity, possibly formed by artesian water forcing its way through soft, volcanic rock. The beautiful, turquoise water is a wonder to see.
The surrounding meadow is a great place for observing birds and other wildlife. The region is ripe for huckleberry picking as well.
Nearby Attractions
The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than 10 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 visitors each year.
15 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 26 ftNo hookups13 shadedPets OKMax party 6
Getting there
From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Road 42). Turn right and travel south for 4 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 58 and travel 2 miles to the campground.
CampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232872 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232872 · Little Crater Lake · OR5 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Little Crater Lake?
Reservations for Little Crater Lake are made through Recreation.gov. 241 of 375 tracked site-nights are currently open (64.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 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 Little Crater Lake?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Little Crater Lake in the last 7 days, 9 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Little Crater Lake?
24 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Little Crater Lake fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 26 ft. 8 of those 15 sites have a recorded maximum length and 7 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Little Crater Lake?
October 2026, with 135 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 180.
When is the next open date at Little Crater Lake?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 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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