Lost Lake Resort & Campground

Altogether the lake itself is very pretty, what actually ruins it is the resort. In the summer it’s jam packed and loud, the whole area around the lake is full of garbage on the ground and in the lake. There’s a ton of plastic, cans, forgotten goggles, socks, bathing suits, tons of cigarette butts, endless fishing lines and hooks. We rented a yurt and even though visually it’s pretty, the mattress was very uncomfortable. When we checked in the girl on staff told us that showers are open till 6pm. The next day I came to check if we need our own towels and the young man at the gift shop told us we did. We grabbed our towels and came back at 5.30 and he said they closed the showers and wouldn’t let us in. The next day I spoke to the manager about that and he was snarky and dismissive. I expre

I camped in the "B" loop of the campground, and I admit I had mixed feelings on this place as a whole. The Pros: - Absolutely beautiful scenery and forest. Lush and green, with tall pines and firs everywhere. - The campground was super clean. The outhouses had garbage cans and air fresheners and were obviously cleaned daily, and there was basically no trash to be found around the campsites. Props to the camp hosts. - Lots of hiking trails. This actually raised my rating by a star because I walked along the short but stunning Old Growth trail, and it was just lovely. Huge cedars and fir trees with a boardwalk went back about a mile or so (pics are from that trail). Actually was my favorite part my stay. The Cons: - It is CROWDED. Granted, I arrived on a Saturday, but I could not believe t

Absolutely beautiful lake with Mt Hood in the background. The campground has Cabins, Yurts, Lodge Rooms, RV and Tent Sites. Advice - book early and check for last minute cancelations / availability. ||We opted for a day pass ($15 per car). Worth the cost for the entire day. This felt like the all-inclusive experience, lake style. ||There are plenty of areas to hang - out for the day. We set up at one of the many table areas which were steps away of dipping into the water and launching the paddle board. ||The boat house is available to rent paddle boards, kayaks and row boats. There were plenty available even on a hot day. If you have a life jacket, bring it. I think they charge $15 for one with your rental. ||There is a great general store with coffee, snacks and grill. See photo with men

We didn’t have the best experience. There was a pretty disturbing incident, and Trent Weseman, the manager told us he’d discount our stay, but wasn’t available at checkout and changed his story when we finally talked to him on the phone after we were back home. Read about the insect infestation for details under “Now for the bad.”||This review is mostly for people who are interested in the cabins. We stayed in Cabin 6.||First, the good.||Staff: The staff at the resort are responsive and cordial—not overly friendly, but accommodating and professional. The boat rental manager is super friendly and helpful.||Grounds and facilities: The grounds are kept clean, and although there are pit toilets, they are cleaned daily and kept stocked in hand sanitizer and toilet paper. The showers are private

If I wanted to poop in holes and have no cell service, I would go out into the forest for free. You would think with the high prices they are charging, they could develop some sort of bare minimum infrastructure, but maybe the owners are too busy enjoying all the Portlanders money. They are quite understaffed, nobody to enforce day use limits, or clean the trash left along the edge of the water. You’re basically paying money to get in and spend more money. It’s too bad they’ve privatized such a beautiful view, but luckily there are many hidden spots in the Mt. Hood NF to build camp, watch the mountain, and not have several children screaming in my ear.