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Kinnikinnick Campground is a hidden gem, situated north of Mt. Hood, just outside of Parkdale, Oregon. Sitting on Laurence Lake, Kinnikinnick Campground offers beautifully landscaped campsites with views of Laurence Lake and the wide-open hills that surround the lake. Recreation Laurence Lake allows all non-motorized water sports. There are no rental facilities on site. Facilities The campground features well-groomed campsites, including campfire pits and picnic tables. The location offers vault toilets. There is a boat ramp nearby. Natural Features Surrounded by Laurence Lake, Kinnikinnick Campground is a natural attraction all its own. With incredible lake views, regular sightings of bald eagles and rock and hill formations that surround this site, it is the perfect place to go "off the grid" and enjoy the outdoors. Nearby Attractions Laurance Lake is great for waterplay and fishing. Kinnickinnick Campground is just a 30-minute drive to nearby ski resorts, where summer hiking and outdoor adventures await. ADA Access: N
From I-84 in Hood River - South on highway 35 to Parkdale. Follow signs to Laurance Lake.
Beautiful campground, can get windy at times other than that just great. The hosts are terrific and very informative. I recommend sites 17,15 and for first come first serve sites 1 and 2 are very nice.
Well maintained and great camp sites. The water was clear-ish and the perfect temperature for hot days.
Went there for the 7 mile trail around the lake. Very gorgeous up close view of Mt. Hood and a neighboring mountain. Not steep really, easily did it in 3 hrs. Coming into the lake the road is kind of thin and dusty for 2 miles. Makes u think your driving to a quarry construction site but manageable.
Campsite 001
07/10/22
The camp host David and Park Ranger Steve were friendly and helpful. Site 001 was beautiful and had easy access to the lake that was just stunning! What was unbeknownst to us and were not included in other reviews, is that there is a path very near our campsite that led to a small beach next to our campsite and MOST of the day users parked by our campsite and accessed the path to the beach. They were loud and obnoxious till 8:30pm when they left.
It really is a beautiful campsite but having day users walk back and forth so close to our campsite makes me think twice of choosing campsite 001 and will choose another site away from day users.
The dirt road to the campground was treacherous at some places. Check campground for alerts before arrival.
The lake again was beautiful and the campground a rare gem.
