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     Oregon has many beautiful lakes and Plaza Lake is one of them. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. If you need a place to stay Whispering Woods (Vri) is a good choice; the sight of pretty Sheepshead Rock is perfect. These mountains rock, just look at all the fun stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. There is a glorious hiking trail in close proximity to Plaza Lake called the Coffman Camp Trail,  
   and the slopes of Mt. Hood Ski Bowl are so inviting noone can resist. Plaza Lake is located in the Central Cascade Range.
For the period of the summer highs here at Plaza Lake reach the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Plaza Lake dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. Plaza Lake regularly gets much precipitation; most of the rain falls all through December while July is ordinarily
 
               the driest month. Yeah, come here to Plaza Lake for a great time. Going for a hike on the Old Baldy Trail is always a glorious adventure; if you came for an overnight stay Frazier Fork Campground is a great spot to camp.
This lake is so wonderful. Near Plaza Lake you come across the Bonanza Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail, and camping is available at Shining Lake Campground. Resort at the Mountain is a good spot to get some rest, and while you're here, you could also stop by pretty Salmon Lake. What would winter be without some skiing at Timberline Lodge.
If you come at the right time of year, Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork offers some great whitewater, and why not go to nearby Plaza Creek if you're here at Plaza Lake. This lake is so wonderful. You'll hit upon a beautiful lake called Squaw Lakes near Plaza Lake, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Roaring River.

 
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
6 miles away
Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a...

Resort at the Mountain, Welches
6 miles away
The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 gues...

Current weather conditions at Plaza Lake, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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Local climate location: HEADWORKS PTLD WTR BUR 7 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.22722
Longitude: -121.9917

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These outdoors activities are available near Plaza Lake.
 Hotels Near Plaza Lake:
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches, 6 miles away
Resort at the Mountain, Welches, 6 miles away
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp, 16 miles away
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville, 20 miles away
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy, 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Plaza Lake:
Shining Lake Campground, Clackamas County, 3 miles away
Frazier Fork Campground, Clackamas County, 4 miles away
Frazier Turnaround Campground, Clackamas County, 4 miles away
Bighorn Campground, Clackamas County, 5 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Plaza Lake:
Coffman Camp Trail, Clackamas County, 3 miles away
       8.6 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference
Bonanza Trail, Clackamas County, 4 miles away
       7.8 hiking miles, 3516 feet elevation difference
Old Baldy Trail, Clackamas County, 4 miles away
       11 hiking miles, 638 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Plaza Lake:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon, 16 miles away
      1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon, 17 miles away
      3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon, 23 miles away
      2777 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Plaza Lake:
Roaring River, Clackamas CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground)
Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork, Clackamas CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River)
Clackamas River, Clackamas CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station)
 Lakes Near Plaza Lake:
Squaw Lakes, Clackamas CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Salmon Lake, Clackamas CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Frying Pan Lake
13 miles away
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Timberline Lodge
17 miles away
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Frog Lake - Mount Hood National Forest
18 miles away
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Mt. Hood Meadows
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