Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

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

Featured amenities

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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.

Available sites

15 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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

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Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 003, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 009, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 013, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 016, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 017, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 021, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

141 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

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5 stars 51.8% (73)
4 stars 26.2% (37)
3 stars 9.9% (14)
2 stars 7.8% (11)
1 star 4.3% (6)

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Wendie S

Verified

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

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.

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Wendie S

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

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.

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Eric K

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May 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Absolutely terrible experience here. Upon arrival to my site there was lots of broken glass at the tent pad, and toilet paper/human waste. The next site over was empty and marked with a OPEN tag so we moved to that one. When making his rounds, the camp host blocked the road with his truck and approached myself, my partner and child very aggressively, and intimidatingly made us move back to the original site. He was yelling and was extremely aggressive to a family being respectful trying to have a nice weekend. The next morning we filed an official police report with a ranger. This is a wonderful lake and great place to camp, but this man ruined the experience by trying to intimidate a woman and young child.

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amanda b

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May 24, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

This place is a favorite! A really great community and great management. Our camp neighbor was a little crabby and hated dogs. But , no big! Pack in locations are easy enough to get to. Can’t wait to go back!

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Eric K

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May 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

Absolutely terrible experience here. Upon arrival to my site there was lots of broken glass at the tent pad, and toilet paper/human waste. The next site over was empty and marked with a OPEN tag so we moved to that one. When making his rounds, the camp host blocked the road with his truck and approached myself, my partner and child very aggressively, and intimidatingly made us move back to the original site. He was yelling and was extremely aggressive to a family being respectful trying to have a nice weekend. The next morning we filed an official police report with a ranger. This is a wonderful lake and great place to camp, but this man ruined the experience by trying to intimidate a woman and young child.

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amanda b

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May 24, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

This place is a favorite! A really great community and great management. Our camp neighbor was a little crabby and hated dogs. But , no big! Pack in locations are easy enough to get to. Can’t wait to go back!

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Haley L

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June 15, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

We arrived on a Wednesday and there was no one else on our side of the campground. Even though there are only a few sites that are on the lake the majority of the sites have a view of the lake which was nice. It was better to not be right on the lake as it was very windy a few days we were there making it colder than to our liking. Our site was mostly protected by the wind due to its distance from the lake and sunny. We will definitely be going back.

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Haley L

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June 15, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

We arrived on a Wednesday and there was no one else on our side of the campground. Even though there are only a few sites that are on the lake the majority of the sites have a view of the lake which was nice. It was better to not be right on the lake as it was very windy a few days we were there making it colder than to our liking. Our site was mostly protected by the wind due to its distance from the lake and sunny. We will definitely be going back.

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Location & Directions for Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

5330 Imai Rd, Hood River, OR 97031 United States

Elevation: 913 ft

Getting There

From I-84 in Hood River - South on highway 35 to Parkdale. Follow signs to Laurance Lake.

Nearest town

Hood River, OR - 23 mi

About 35 min to downtown

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.

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: October 25, 2026

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