Lost Lake Road

OR 281 · Dee Highway → Lost Lake

Twisty17 mi35 min2,900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 3,300 ftOne way

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The drive

This drive heads up the west side of the Hood River valley on the Dee Highway to the old mill town of Dee, then turns onto Lost Lake Road and climbs through forest to Lost Lake. It's 17 miles, about 35 minutes, with 2,900 feet of climb and a twisty character.

At the lake Mount Hood rises over the water. The road dead-ends at Lost Lake Resort and Campground, so you return the way you came. The drive ends on the road just short of the resort's entrance station.

To get to the Dee Highway from Hood River, take Tucker Road to OR 281.

Along the way

Dee Highway
Dee
Lost Lake

Elevation

2,900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 3,300 ft

Dee HighwayLost Lake

Curves

Mostly moderate, with one twisty stretch

mi 10–17

Dee HighwayLost Lake

GentleHairpins

Good to know

There's a day-use fee at the entrance station past the end of the drive; Recreation.gov lists it at $15 per vehicle.
Lost Lake Road is not plowed to the lake, so expect snow from about December to March.
The road is a dead end, so you'll drive it both ways.

Not plowed to the lake; snowbound from about December to March. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check ODOT TripCheck: road conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does Lost Lake Road take to drive?

The Dee Highway and Lost Lake Road to Lost Lake is 17 miles and takes about 35 minutes.

Is there a fee to visit Lost Lake?

Yes. Recreation.gov lists a day-use fee of $15 per vehicle, collected at the resort's entrance station.

Is Lost Lake Road open in winter?

Not reliably. The road isn't plowed to the lake and is snowbound from about December to March.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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