Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Laurance Lake
Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Featured amenities

Waterfront Waterfront

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

15 total sites

RV Sites

5 sites

Tent Sites

10 sites

About Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 15

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Waterfront Waterfront
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access

Views and Setting

  • View
  • Waterfront
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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15 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
009, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
2 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
017, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
2 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
019, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
021, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (140)

What Guests Are Saying

Kinnikinnick Campground offers a beautiful setting by Laurance Lake, with well-maintained sites and friendly camp host Cindy, who is consistently praised for her helpfulness. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities, great swimming and boating opportunities, and scenic views of Mt. Hood. Some concerns include limited privacy and a rough access road, but overall, the campground provides a pleasant experience for families and nature lovers.

Review Summary

4.1
140 reviews
5
52.1%
73
4
25.7%
36
3
10.0%
14
2
7.9%
11
1
4.3%
6

Jacqueline L

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

1

Packed with a ton of people, did not feel like we were even in the woods.

Jacqueline L

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

1

Packed with a ton of people, did not feel like we were even in the woods.

andrew f

August 21, 2020

5

See end of review for most important point:

1) The camp hosts and managers were great and super helpful.
2) Parkdale (just down the road from Laurance Lake) has a great little grocery store to which you can make supply runs. (i.e. it might be easier to drive 10 minutes to get water rather than lugging it all in)
3) No insect issues (Beginning of August). Ok, maybe a couple mosquitoes or flies, but nothing really problematic. Did not even bother with bug spray.

Most important point: DO NOT get stuck in campsite #10. It is right next to the vault toilet. The smell of the vault toilet is strong in campsite #10. Lots of traffic to and from the toilet. Sound of door opening and slamming shut ( I don't blame people for not wanting to touch the door, but then it is loud when it closes).
The smell of the vault toilet is strong in campsite #10 (bears repeating).

Wendie S

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

3

Why is this site listed as accessible? The trail to the site is a rooted, hilly trail. The parking lot is gravel. The lake is also gravel and not accessible by wheelchair.

This is a nice campground, but we reserved it based on the accessibility notation on this site. We would have prepared differently if we knew it was not at all accessible. One person in our party uses a wheelchair and was not able to navigate the site or any part of the camp without significant assistance.

andrew f

August 21, 2020

5

See end of review for most important point:

1) The camp hosts and managers were great and super helpful.
2) Parkdale (just down the road from Laurance Lake) has a great little grocery store to which you can make supply runs. (i.e. it might be easier to drive 10 minutes to get water rather than lugging it all in)
3) No insect issues (Beginning of August). Ok, maybe a couple mosquitoes or flies, but nothing really problematic. Did not even bother with bug spray.

Most important point: DO NOT get stuck in campsite #10. It is right next to the vault toilet. The smell of the vault toilet is strong in campsite #10. Lots of traffic to and from the toilet. Sound of door opening and slamming shut ( I don't blame people for not wanting to touch the door, but then it is loud when it closes).
The smell of the vault toilet is strong in campsite #10 (bears repeating).

Wendie S

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

3

Why is this site listed as accessible? The trail to the site is a rooted, hilly trail. The parking lot is gravel. The lake is also gravel and not accessible by wheelchair.

This is a nice campground, but we reserved it based on the accessibility notation on this site. We would have prepared differently if we knew it was not at all accessible. One person in our party uses a wheelchair and was not able to navigate the site or any part of the camp without significant assistance.

Laura C

Verified

August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

5

We enjoyed our stay. We had site 17 which was nice. Short walk down to the lake.

Laura C

Verified

August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

5

We enjoyed our stay. We had site 17 which was nice. Short walk down to the lake.

Cole S

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

2

Older campground, your experience will widely vary based on which site you end up at. Our site (7) was basically just dust, and sites 7-9 were stacked on top of each other. Not a lot of privacy to be had.

Cole S

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

2

Older campground, your experience will widely vary based on which site you end up at. Our site (7) was basically just dust, and sites 7-9 were stacked on top of each other. Not a lot of privacy to be had.

Location Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Address:
5330 Imai Rd
Hood River, OR, 97031
United States

Highway access

Kinnikinnick Campground is accessible via I-84, with a route south on Highway 35 from Hood River to Parkdale, where signs direct visitors to Laurance Lake.

Elevation: 913 feet

Distance to downtown

23 mi drive to downtown Hood River (about 35 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • There are no water, power or sewer hookups. No cell service. There is a 16 to 18" forge crossing the road at Elliot Creek. The forge is approximately 12' in width. The road is rough and not trailer friendly. 
  • Learn more about the Mt. Hood National Forest.
  • 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.
  • Campground taxes and fees: 2%
  • There is no selling or swapping of sites among guests.
  • Site Fee includes ONE vehicle. Additional vehicles on site will be required to pay additional vehicle fee. This fee can only be paid in person on site. Extra vehicle fee cannot be collected online.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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