Understanding the caring capacity of the visitor experience Provide facilities to support a high level user experience Address visual quality through

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1 Understanding the caring capacity of the visitor experience Provide facilities to support a high level user experience Address visual quality through recreation ecological restoration opportunities Collaboration between agency and private utilities and user groups Master planning approach to meet implementation goals and solve site issues Design communication and spatial composition of sites

2 FERC License PGE and Mount Hood National Forest Negotiations 1996 Clackamas Recreation Resource Working Group was created to discuss site issues and advise PGE PGE formalized and expanded their roll in managing the resource area for recreation RRMP was created to guide the management direction FERC License awarded the end of Project Planning and Site Design efforts began

3 To Portland Mount Hood National Forest To Hood River To Estacada To Madras

4 North Arm Dispersed Camping West Shore Day Use Timothy Lake Pine Point Day Use Developed Campgrounds Dispersed Camping Pacific Crest Trail Developed Campgrounds

5 Project Purpose Support PGE in addressing articles stated within the RRPM in support of a comprehensive natural area recreation experience while protecting and conserving natural resource values

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7 Project Objectives Reduce potential resource effects from recreation activities Provide safe quality recreation experience for visitors Create management protocols for operations and maintenance of recreation sites and facilities and; Improve access to developed and undeveloped recreation areas in support of the recreation activity

8 - Study Area Inventory Pacific Crest Trail Timothy Lake Trail Pacific Crest Trail Equestrian Bypass Trail Timothy Lake Trail

9 - Circulation

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13 Inventory Findings Key Issues effecting the recreation experience Shoreline access areas at capacity Parking areas not defined and located along the edge of the lake blocking access to the water Day use visitors recreating within the campground areas not having defined places to visit Congestion at shoreline access points in campgrounds Dispersed reaction impacts higher due to increase of boat in visitation Trails in poor condition and needing to be realigned not to run through campsites and picnic areas. Signage and wayfinding facilities to be improved and located at strategic places within the resource area

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15 Design Standards (Trails) Conditions and Actions

16 Trail Limits and the Half Rule

17 Rock Placement Along Eroding Edge

18 Relocating Exposed Infrastructure

19 Dispersed Site Management Plan Permits DSMP information and Permit registration stations were established at five locations around Timothy Lake: West Shore, Pine Point, Oak Fork, North Arm Trailhead, and Pacific Crest Trail Junction. 485 permits were filled out during the summer season from May into early October. Based on the information provided on the permits, over 1,487 people camped in dispersed sites with July having the most use. The highest concentration of use continues to be between West Shore and Dinger Creek, with hiking being the primary mode of access. Designation/Closures All sites around Timothy Lake where closures were required were signed and the process of decommissioning these sites continued this season. All the designated sites around the lake have been posted. Extensive revegetation work was completed this fall, including planting over 400 plants in both closed sites, and designated sites where site expansion needed to be curbed. Issues/Challenges Reoccurring issues and challenges that were observed this season were the improper disposal of toilet paper, as well as human waste present at sites. Most groups were good about removing other litter/refuse but fire rings tended to serve as trash pits for these items. Many groups contacted this summer were oversized. Another challenge that we continued to face was the vandalism of site signs. Signs posted for designation and closure were ripped out or shot up, usually occurring in the same sites. Another issue that cropped up this summer was unattended camping equipment being left in sites for weeks at a time. An increase in Law Enforcement is greatly needed to achieve resource protection goals.

20 DSMP Implementation Issues

21 Pine Point Recreation Area Site plans will evaluate opportunities for enhancing the campground facilities to support a safe recreational experience while limiting the impacts to the natural resources. The plans will show site programs and amenities that will guide decision-making required to budget for construction and schedule implementation. Site plans will be developed to enhance interpretive and educational programming. Plans address the following site improvements: 1. Water supply distribution and ADA access to the supply 2. Grey water Utility 3. Upgrade docks and ensure ADA access 4. Design will show enhancement of shoreline conditions. Enhancements will help enhance habit while focusing access for fashioning, swimming and picnicking 5. Provide universal access to restrooms and minimum of 3 campsites per campground. 6. Site amenities include: picnic tables, fire rings cooking grills, 7. Way finding and signage 8. Level Tent pads 9. Improve Interior campground roads

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26 Crossing Future Group Camp Ground Area

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30 Renderings

31 Renderings

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34 Group Area Camp Campground Ground Area

35 Pine Point Group Camp

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37 Common Area

38 Typical Campsite

39 Crossing Crossing

40 Crossing

41 Cove Day Use Area/Amphitheater

42 Picnic area

43 Trail

44 Amphitheater

45 Lake Harriet

46 Gone Creek CG conceptual plan

47 Boat Slide

48 Design Program Objectives - Day Use Area Connect to future loop trails Conserve, protect, and enhance habitat Mitigate user conflicts between the boat ramp, trails crossings, and adjacent campsites Provide a launching area for non-motorize watercraft Offer group staging areas Formalize parking areas and improved road circulation Placement of entry kiosk and pay station Upgrade restroom facilities Evaluate site safety and the need for specific lighting Interpretation and Education Programs: PGE facilities, regional geology and geography, Mount Hood National Forest, rules and regulations Enhance and re-vegetate natural areas Enhance the day use/picnic areas and improve site amenities. Mitigate Lake Trail from running through picnic sites Improve or add Fishing platform Improve pedestrian circulation to take advantage of viewing areas and to increase universal accessibility. Provide reservable day use area Plan and schedule all work to be consistent with other applicable plans under the Clackamas Hydroelectric Project License (i.e., TRMP & VMP), and in coordination with other working groups (i.e., TRWG, Fisheries).

49 Design Program Objectives - Campground Design Program Objectives - Campground Delineate trails as to not pass through campsites Provide screening between campsites by enhancing understory vegetation This will also help in providing additional habitat and improved campsite aesthetics. Improve paths/circulation routes Campsite Improvements Alignment issues and parking Tent pad location, drainage and accessibility Service areas - picnic tables and campfire rings Upgrade and relocate gray water basin Relocate and upgrade potable water and site utilities Upgrade campsites to support Universal Access Enhance Parking Upgrade restroom facilities Formalize entry kiosk with pay station and gate Establish connection to campground interpretive areas Improve and enhance native vegetation Improve signage and way finding Define campground edges by utilizing natural materials from restoration sites such as boulders and logs Plan and schedule all work to be consistent with other applicable plans under the Clackamas Hydroelectric Project License in coordination with other Working groups (i.e., TRWG, Fisheries).

50 Boat Launch Area