
Little Crater Lake Campground
Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon
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8 sites open on Sep 20 at Little Crater Lake Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.
Last checked 14 September 2026, 04:27 UTC.
Notices from Recreation.gov
Please be advised that this facility is Little Crater Lake in Mt. Hood National Forest and is not Little Crater Campground in Deschutes National Forest on Paulina Lake.
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
In accordance with standard industry practices, Mount Hood Recreation will be assessing an additional vehicle fee on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 14, 2026. Check Little Crater Lake Campground on Recreation.gov
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Little Crater Lake Campground Facts
- As of September 2026, Little Crater Lake Campground is a campground in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon with 15 campsites.
- Little Crater Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
- PermitSnag checks Little Crater Lake Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
- Little Crater Lake Campground is located at 45.1484° N, 121.7455° W.
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Little Crater Lake Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
Sites at Little Crater Lake Campground
13 sites listed by Recreation.gov.
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 26 ft |
| 002 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 26 ft |
| 003 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 004 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 005 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 26 ft |
| 006 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 26 ft |
| 007 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Tent | 6 | - |
| 008 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Tent | 6 | - |
| 009 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Tent | 6 | - |
| 010 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 26 ft |
| 013 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Standard | 6 | 26 ft |
| 014 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Tent | 6 | - |
| 016 | AREA LITTLE CRATER LAKE | Tent | 6 | - |
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