About Wahtum Lake Campground
Five primitive campsites available with a fire pit and picnic table at each site adjacent to Wahtum Lake located just east of the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and multiple hiking opportunties. Trees and shade available.
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Wahtum Lake Campground
Cascade Locks, Oregon · Hood River County · Campground
Five primitive campsites available with a fire pit and picnic table at each site adjacent to Wahtum Lake located just east of the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and multiple hiking opportunties. Trees and shade available.
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45.57731, -121.79247
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Weather at Wahtum Lake Campground
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
46°/31°
💧 2%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:22 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Sun
Overcast
52°/35°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:21 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Mon
Overcast
66°/45°
🌬 15mph
↑ 5:21 AM ↓ 8:48 PM
Tue
Overcast
74°/45°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:20 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
58°/40°
💧 7%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:20 AM ↓ 8:50 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Directions from Hood River: Travel southwest on Primary Forest Route 13 past Dee. Continue on 13 follow it west when it splits. About one mile past forest boundary, pick up Forest Road 1310. Follow 1310 northwest to the campground.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →What to Pack for Your Stay
Tuned to the live forecast for this park.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 16 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protection (UV 8)SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to Wahtum Lake Campground
Heading to Wahtum Lake Campground? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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