Trillium Campground, Government Camp, OR

Trillium Campground is located in the Zigzag Ranger District, Mt. Hood National Forest (59 min east of Gresham, OR) with an elevation of 3,614 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 95 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $26.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (149)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		58%
4 star		20%
3 star		9%
2 star		8%
1 star		3%

@TROYB6297396 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #16

Great campground, lots of natural space between sites. One of the camp hosts could benefit from a 'people skills/cheerfulness' class. One pit toilet was without odor, the other not so much. One camper truck with house on top ran their very loud generator all night against the rules. I think the other 4 cars stuffed into that same site had a discussion with the idiot and the next night was silence.

@TinaH2927752 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #35

One of the employees ran his generator all day every day. He verbally assaulted and threatened one of our campers. Nothing was done after having our complaint go to the lead manager. They told us hed be gone that night, not that didnt happen either. He was allowed to continue to run the generator all day. And each day he wasnt even at his site to benefit from having it running from early morning to late night.

@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #33

Amazing view of Mt Hood and decent amenities. Paved roads and drives for each site. There were a few water taps that were not usable close to our campsite. A minor inconvenience

@NadejdaK95C83F · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #PS1

We had zero issues locating the site. Basically, you just look for the boat ramp and turn left into the small parking lot. The rangers put 4 orange cones with Reserved sign in our parking spots. So super easy. Everyone after the 4th car had to look for parking on the first-come basis, which was somewhat a hassle, but doable.The large shaded pavilion had 3 picnic tables, a couple benches and an assigned water spigot. Bathroom was nearby.The site is not directly on the lake, the lake access is probably 20-30 yards down the path. The lake is visible from the site. A short walk away is a boat ramp which make is very convenient for putting in boards and canoes.This day use site is way more private than the amphitheater one. People are walking by not right through the site like in the amphitheater. The picnic tables and benches as well as shaded area are great as well.The only downside is limited assigned parking and no direct waterfront. So there are pluses and minuses but all in all - great experience.

@PietraW93FBFF7 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #44

Big private camp sites. Beautiful lake and view of Mt Hood.

@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #3

Loved our site! Camp host was very attentive and kept the toilets clean and sanitized

@MaxBE7FB6DBDE7 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #57

Lots of trees, smallish lake but wonderfully located. Decent cell phone service.

@MatthewB318226 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #18

We stayed in site 18 and fell victim to the unmarked steep drop off in the parking area which left our car damaged and needing to be winched off of the rock it was stuck on. This really needs to be marked better and/or a curb to prevent cars from rolling over the edge while parking.The hosts were great and supportive.

@SteveK1630665 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #17

The campground hosts had no control. There were 12 empty spots on Saturday night, why didnt they make them available? The fee for the xtra vehicle was cash only, no hang tag or proof of payment was given, I was sure they pocketed the money. They tried to tell us only 2 sleeping tents are allowed, never heard that one in the 30 years I have been coming here, we ignored the rule and hosts did nothing. This place was well managed in past years, not so much this year.

@DonP9017789 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #22

Awesome, as usual. The view, water and campsite were exceptional.

@JudiC18033DDDE · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #AMP

Beautiful

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #18

Some lingering trash around common areas after busy weekend. Bathrooms clean and mostly functional.

@AudraLDA08C966 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #18

Lovely! Toilets smell terrible but thats to be expected. Lovely camp hosts.

@SandraC9518427 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #52

Very well maintained campground, clean and easy to use. Walk around the lake was really beautiful.

@RyanR6662184 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #22

Great spot for swimming, kayaking or fishing. Not a clear lake but still great for swimming. Very nice that lake has no Motor Boats.

@SawyerB45FA8B5 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #36

Trillium campground is PERFECT for access to one of the most popular lakes in Oregon & Mt. Hood. Lots of sites with 1 pit toilet and water per ~10 sites. Sites vary from big enough to support big campers to only tent sites. Fire pit, tent pad, charcoal grills, and picnic tables all included in each site, no electricity access. Other campers were friendly and mainly kept to themselves, lots of families and dogs. Close to government camp if you need anything last minute!

@DanielleB7294C · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #50

Amazing double campsite. Private, close (but not too close) to two bathrooms, and walk down to the lake. Loved it!

@AmyP7922549 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #30

The campground has lost some of its charm over the years. The grounds crew who trims trees just leaves the branches and debris on the ground so you have to clean it up if it is in the way. It also seems like a massive fire hazard. The campsite itself was horribly undulated which makes putting up a tent difficult especially if you have more than one tent. Our campsite had three massive holes by the picnic table. They were fixed when we were there but only after we asked. Also, the camp host entered our campsite on more than one occasion without asking if she could come in. She should ask before entering sites.

@SimonHB5B3BBD2 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #17

Slight issue with reservations but hosts were great and found me another spot. Great campground with amazing views of Mt Hood over the lake.

@NadezhdaA8FC0E · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #27

While the views were absolutely spectacular, the campground management was nonexistent. We stayed for 3 nights. After showing up, it rained the first night. We looked for the camp host to try and locate some firewood. We walked the ground 3 times, and all 3 hosts' sites had a sign "off duty" on them with no host in sight. We drove 20 minutes to buy some firewood.On the second day, a host stopped by our site and asked if we needed anything. We explained what happened the night before. She apologized, said that we are lucky that our site looks the way it does because just a few weeks ago we wouldn't even be able to start a fire because our firepit was full of ashes. After that encounter, again, no host in sight for the rest of the trip.On day 3, toilet paper ran out in all nearby bathrooms and it was clear that they stopped being cleaned on day 3 as well.We camp a lot, this was the most poorly managed campgound I have ever stayed at in California, Oregon, or Washington states. A shame because the scenery is gorgeous.

@TimothyV115318 · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #32

Was much better than the last couple of years. Nice to finally have the trail fixed. Our campsite was good but a family members picnic table was broken and they complained of bathrooms running out of toilet paper.

@EricB5484998 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #46

Although the site was nice and we loved being there, it was extremely irritating that the water was not usable while we were there. There was nothing on the forest service website or the reservation details. We could have planned had we known ahead of time. Instead I get an email the day before we head home.

@jeaninew0178F7 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #32

We love camping at Trillium Lake. The campsites are big enough. The lake is beautiful and the sky at night is amazing! Watching the sunset on Mt. Hood and star gazing is a must. The bathrooms were kept clean. There were chipmunks that would run around our site. We enjoyed watching them. We could've done with out the carpenter ants though. This was the first time I've seen them. We took a trip into town for something we needed. I can't wait to come back!

@SimoneNDC9D1FB · Camped on Jun 8, 2024 at Campsite #PS1

Reserved the Day Use site for an end of the school year party. There were not clear maps or signs at the entrances to the park on where we should go. We walked around and found a covered picnic shelter, but there were no signs indicating that is was the Day Use site. Another group had set up there and we talked to them about our situation - we had a reservation for a Day Use area and these seemed to be the only structure to fit the description, but they brought up it wasn't marked and couldn't be sure, so we ended up sharing it with them. The site also claimed to come with 4 parking spots, but none were available or marked as going with the Day Use area. Overall, not worth the fee - not easy to find, no ranger nearby to ask for info, not marked, not easy to get to, no clear directions for the group to find it.

@ShaneL2966506 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #28

We were told the management of the campground changed hands and the previous management failed to winterize the campgrounds, so the pipes burst. Therefore we were without water. The pit toilets were pretty ripe but decently cleaned and stocked. I liked our spot, even tho it was a wee walk to the lake, all the waterfront spots have the a trail running thru them so there is less privacy on those.

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