Lost Lake is a lake in Mount Hood National Forest 16.2km northwest of Mount Hood in Hood River County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is 34.4km southwest of Hood River, a 26.4mi drive.The lake is bounded on the east by 4468ft Lost Lake Butte and on the southwest by 4556ft Preachers Peak. The lake is fed by three unnamed intermittent creeks from Lost Lake Butte, and Inlet Creek from Preachers Peak. The lake maintains a very consistent level via an outlet at the north tip, the source of Lake Branch Hood River, a tributary of West Fork Hood River. It is the second-deepest lake in Mount Hood National Forest after Wahtum Lake at 167ft.RecreationThe lake is a popular recreational site, with 125 primitive campsites seven rustic cabins and a rustic general store. The resort's normal season is May through October. Canoes, row boats, and kayaks are available for rental; motor craft are not allowed. A day use fee applies to all vehicles entering the area, payable to the concessionaire.The lake is also very popular to Photographers, Anything from Landscape photography to Wedding photography. It is the most photographed lake in all of Oregon. With some of the best views for Sunrises, Sunsets, And Astro photography.
