Lost Lake is one of my favorite places near Mt. Hood. My wife and I have visited at least once a year since we moved to Oregon almost five years ago and it has never once disappointed. If you're looking for solitude, though, you won't find it at Lost Lake. 

We fell in love with this beautiful place the first time we visited. It is highlighted by the majestic mountain towering gloriously above the lake, a well-maintained campground with fairly large sites, a lovely lakeside old-growth boardwalk and trail. It is the perfect spot to lounge in a hammock with a book and a few session IPAs on a hot summer day.