Pack up the kids and go car-camping at one of the 71 campgrounds in the national forest. Be sure to plan a trek on the Ramona Falls loop hike! If you're more into backcountry camping, hike-in sites and camps are available.
Be sure to check the National Forest Website or give the ranger’s station a call at (503) 668-1700 before you leave. A wilderness permit is required from May 15 through October 15 and must be in your possession. Lucky you, permits are free and self-issued at trailheads and wilderness boundaries. Score! Scan for weather alerts and notices before you head out, especially in the winter due to snowfall.
Pack up the kids and go car-camping at one of the 71 campgrounds in the national forest. Be sure to plan a trek on the Ramona Falls loop hike! If you're more into backcountry camping, hike-in sites and camps are available.
Be sure to check the National Forest Website or give the ranger’s station a call at (503) 668-1700 before you leave. A wilderness permit is required from May 15 through October 15 and must be in your possession. Lucky you, permits are free and self-issued at trailheads and wilderness boundaries. Score! Scan for weather alerts and notices before you head out, especially in the winter due to snowfall.
Once you go Gone Creek, you may never go back. Peeps come near and far to let their hair blow in the wind above the waters of 2+ mile Timothy Lake, and camping at Gone Creek Campground is the icing on the cake! (Or… the jam on the s’more?) Boating, fishing, wakeboarding, windsurfing--we’re really not sure if there’s anything you can’t do on Timoth Read more...
Inner peace awaits you at the five non-reservable, hike or boat-in only sites at Meditation Point (Timothy Lake) Campground. Peeps come near and far to let their hair blow in the wind above the waters of 2+ mile Timothy Lake. Boating, fishing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, wanderlusting, and people watching--we’re really not sure if there’s anything Read more...
A convenient spot for anyone coming from Portland, Tollgate Campground is right on the Zigzag River and prime pickings to explore the Mt. Hood area. It has 15 single sites, a group site for up to 16 peeps, two vault toilets, potable water and is wheelchair accessible. Try hiking parts of the famed Oregon Trail or fishing in nearby Camp Creek. Find Read more...
To river, or not to river… Is that even a question? It shouldn’t be when the nearest source is the Clackamas, which boasts amazing whitewater rafting, endless opportunities to get your fishing game on, and wild wildlife watching--including bald eagle sightings! Riverside Campground is a quaint getaway, with 14 single, non-reservable sites at one h Read more...
Last one at the campground is a rotten egg! Green Canyon Campground is a first-come, first-served group right in the thick of the forest, just how we like it. And apparently just how many others like it who frequent this happenin’ spot! Head north to the Salmon River West Trailhead, south for like, a month’s-worth of Instagram images via Salmon Bu Read more...
Imagine your epic lake fort at Oak Fort (Timothy Lake) Campground, and your search ends here! Peeps come near and far to let their hair blow in the wind above the waters of 2+ mile Timothy Lake. Boating, fishing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, wanderlusting, and people watching--we’re really not sure if there’s anything you can’t do on or around Timot Read more...
Started from the bottom now you’re here! Summit Lake Campground is a grand alternative to the busy campgrounds on Timothy, Clear, and Trillium Lakes. Five sites sit at an elevation of 4,200 feet at Summit Lake Campground, where activities include sitting on top of the world (almost!), taking in the beautiful views, and mooching off of the nearby l Read more...
You’ll experience serious hood vibes at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground, Mt. Hood vibes, that is! Just like the unique spelling of its name, Kinnikinnick and Laurance Lake will keep you on your toes. Bring your boat--both electric and non-motorized are welcome--and get ready to move your land legs to the 20 walk-in access campsites. Check Read more...
No restrooms, no water, nada problem. Nottingham Campground is a little retreat off of Highway 35 on the East Fork Hood River, and welcomes you with an abundance of river and stream fishing, 5 wheelchair accessible sites, and two nearby waterways with arguably the coolest names: Lunch Creek and Robinhood Creek. Hit up Lunch Creek for your dinner, Read more...
Like the majority of Mt. Hood National Forest campgrounds, the five tent-only sites at Keeps Mill are first-come, first-served! Here you can angle the day away on the wild White River or watch the action from afar while strolling along the river corridor. If you’re venturing outside of the open season (June), make sure to check the current conditi Read more...
Mt. Hood National Forest
Just 20 miles east of Portland, Mt Hood forest spans over a million acres. Get yourself outside!
Pack up the kids and go car-camping at one of the 71 campgrounds in the national forest. Be sure to plan a trek on the Ramona Falls loop hike! If you're more into backcountry camping, hike-in sites and camps are available.
Be sure to check the National Forest Website or give the ranger’s station a call at (503) 668-1700 before you leave. A wilderness permit is required from May 15 through October 15 and must be in your possession. Lucky you, permits are free and self-issued at trailheads and wilderness boundaries. Score! Scan for weather alerts and notices before you head out, especially in the winter due to snowfall.
Pack up the kids and go car-camping at one of the 71 campgrounds in the national forest. Be sure to plan a trek on the Ramona Falls loop hike! If you're more into backcountry camping, hike-in sites and camps are available.
Be sure to check the National Forest Website or give the ranger’s station a call at (503) 668-1700 before you leave. A wilderness permit is required from May 15 through October 15 and must be in your possession. Lucky you, permits are free and self-issued at trailheads and wilderness boundaries. Score! Scan for weather alerts and notices before you head out, especially in the winter due to snowfall.
Activities in the park
71 campgrounds in Mt. Hood National Forest
Once you go Gone Creek, you may never go back. Peeps come near and far to let their hair blow in the wind above the waters of 2+ mile Timothy Lake, and camping at Gone Creek Campground is the icing on the cake! (Or… the jam on the s’more?) Boating, fishing, wakeboarding, windsurfing--we’re really not sure if there’s anything you can’t do on Timoth Read more...
Inner peace awaits you at the five non-reservable, hike or boat-in only sites at Meditation Point (Timothy Lake) Campground. Peeps come near and far to let their hair blow in the wind above the waters of 2+ mile Timothy Lake. Boating, fishing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, wanderlusting, and people watching--we’re really not sure if there’s anything Read more...
A convenient spot for anyone coming from Portland, Tollgate Campground is right on the Zigzag River and prime pickings to explore the Mt. Hood area. It has 15 single sites, a group site for up to 16 peeps, two vault toilets, potable water and is wheelchair accessible. Try hiking parts of the famed Oregon Trail or fishing in nearby Camp Creek. Find Read more...
To river, or not to river… Is that even a question? It shouldn’t be when the nearest source is the Clackamas, which boasts amazing whitewater rafting, endless opportunities to get your fishing game on, and wild wildlife watching--including bald eagle sightings! Riverside Campground is a quaint getaway, with 14 single, non-reservable sites at one h Read more...
Last one at the campground is a rotten egg! Green Canyon Campground is a first-come, first-served group right in the thick of the forest, just how we like it. And apparently just how many others like it who frequent this happenin’ spot! Head north to the Salmon River West Trailhead, south for like, a month’s-worth of Instagram images via Salmon Bu Read more...
Imagine your epic lake fort at Oak Fort (Timothy Lake) Campground, and your search ends here! Peeps come near and far to let their hair blow in the wind above the waters of 2+ mile Timothy Lake. Boating, fishing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, wanderlusting, and people watching--we’re really not sure if there’s anything you can’t do on or around Timot Read more...
Started from the bottom now you’re here! Summit Lake Campground is a grand alternative to the busy campgrounds on Timothy, Clear, and Trillium Lakes. Five sites sit at an elevation of 4,200 feet at Summit Lake Campground, where activities include sitting on top of the world (almost!), taking in the beautiful views, and mooching off of the nearby l Read more...
You’ll experience serious hood vibes at Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground, Mt. Hood vibes, that is! Just like the unique spelling of its name, Kinnikinnick and Laurance Lake will keep you on your toes. Bring your boat--both electric and non-motorized are welcome--and get ready to move your land legs to the 20 walk-in access campsites. Check Read more...
No restrooms, no water, nada problem. Nottingham Campground is a little retreat off of Highway 35 on the East Fork Hood River, and welcomes you with an abundance of river and stream fishing, 5 wheelchair accessible sites, and two nearby waterways with arguably the coolest names: Lunch Creek and Robinhood Creek. Hit up Lunch Creek for your dinner, Read more...
Like the majority of Mt. Hood National Forest campgrounds, the five tent-only sites at Keeps Mill are first-come, first-served! Here you can angle the day away on the wild White River or watch the action from afar while strolling along the river corridor. If you’re venturing outside of the open season (June), make sure to check the current conditi Read more...