Timothy Lake, Meditation Point Campsites

Meditation point is the ideal place to camp if you are looking for a peaceful, gorgeous backcountry camping experience for a night in Mount Hood NF. I camped there about two weeks ago with my dog. The trailhead isn’t necessarily easy to find since there are no obvious signs at the turnoff from the road, but when in doubt, follow the blue dot on Google Maps when you have no service, and you’ll be fine! There’s a small parking lot with maps and a few station, though there were no fee slips or anything when I was there (not sure if this is because it was before Memorial Day). The maps show dozens of spacious dispersed spots along the lake. The one-mile hike is easy and beautiful, which I saw as more of a pro than a con, because you are rewarded with lovely, secluded primitive campsites in the forest with amazing lake views and without having to trek too far to get there. It’s obvious why this spot is called Meditation Point. Definitely recommend!