Cloud Cap Saddle Campground & Day Use
Cloud Cap Saddle is a small campground and the location of Cloud Cap Trailhead which provides access to Timberline National Historic Trail #600 and Tilly Jane Trail #600A from the north.
The Historic Cloud Cap Inn is just up the road from the campground and is now used by search and rescue teams on the mountain. Check out the Hood River Crag Rats for more information.
General Information
FR 3512/Cloud Cap Road is narrow, winding, and may require a high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle. This campground is subject to early closure and late opening due to snow.
Open 24 hours/day
- Free, self-issued wilderness permits are required from May 15 to October 15 when provided at a portal.
- Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access.
- Day Use: The Annual Northwest Forest Pass may be used as a form of fee payment.
Wilderness restrictions apply within Mount Hood Wilderness.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
This site is operated by a concessionaire, Lost Lake Resort.
Cash or check paid via fee tubes for camping.
Address: 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041
Phone: (541) 352-6002
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.402222
Longitude: -121.571944
Directions
From Hood River, OR - Travel approximately 13.1 miles south on Oregon Hwy 35 and turn right (east) onto Cooper Spur Road, approximately 0.3 miles south of milepost 74. Follow Cooper Spur Road 2.4 miles to Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) and turn left (southeast). Follow Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) approximately 9.8 miles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
