Welcome to Mt. Hood National Forest
The Mt. Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres. There are four ranger districts on the Forest that include a wide variety of ecosystems centered around Mt. Hood, the tallest mountain in Oregon: Barlow, Clackamas River, Hood River, and Zigzag Ranger Districts. This volcanic mountain is 11,125 feet tall and beloved across the state. The Forest has about 80 campgrounds, 20 sno-parks, and several commercial ski resorts including the iconic Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark. Approximately one-third of the Forest is designated wilderness. The Forest also provides about one-third of the state's drinking and agricultural irrigation water.
Plan Your Visit
Mt. Hood Climbing Conditions
The Mt. Hood Climbing Rangers issue a conditions report Tuesday and Friday mornings from spring through early summer. Remember, Mt. Hood is a technical, physical climb and requires careful planning.
Road Conditions
With thousands of miles of Forest Service Roads across the Mt. Hood, conditions can vary and natural events can occur unexpectedly. Always plan ahead before visiting. Contact a local district office for details.
Some Forest Roads close seasonally. Refer to our free Motor Vehicle Use Maps for more information.
Mt. Hood Sno-Parks
A valid Sno-Park Permit is required for parking November 1 to April 30 at almost all Mt. Hood sno-parks. There are important rules that visitors should know about parking, camping, and more.
Northwest Forest Plan & Amendment
The Northwest Forest Plan covers 24.5 million acres of federally managed lands in California, Oregon, and Washington. It was established in 1994 to address threats to threatened and endangered species while also contributing to social and economic sustainability in the region. Over 30 years later, the Northwest Forest Plan needs to be updated to accommodate changed ecological and social conditions.
