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Sno-Parks on Mt. Hood

Trillium Lake Sno-Park informational signs

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.

Dispersed Camping

A tent glows from within at night.

Dispersed camping, or camping outside of designated campgrounds, is a great way to enjoy the peace and solitude of the Forest.

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44 Trails Hub Trailhead
Biking
Large gravel lot that contains parking for 36 vehicles. Provides access to:44 Trails System, includingSurveyor's Ridge Trail #688Super Connector TrailSuper Duper Connector TrailThe 44 Trails system…

Alder Flat Trail #574
Hiking
This short and easily traveled trail meanders its way through Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock as it winds down to the shoreline of the Clackamas River.  It was burned in the 2020 Riverside Fire, but…

Alder Flat Trailhead
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Trailhead for Alder Flat Trail #574. Parking area has space for 4-5 vehicles with limited overflow.Be careful in burned areas. Watch out for burned trees, eroded slopes, mudslides, missing…

Alpine Campground
Site Closed
Hiking Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
High on Mount Hood, near the headwaters of the Salmon River, the Alpine Campground is the highest on the Forest. Snow can be present in mid-summer.  This campground offers excellent access to nearby…

Alpine Trail
Hiking
Alpine Trail is a steep 2.1 mile trail that travels from Government Camp area to Timberline Lodge. In the winter many people downhill ski from Timberline down to Government Camp. This trail is not…

Anthill Trail #406B
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
This trail enters the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. This trail offers fine views of the lower Hood River Valley, Wahtum Lake, Chinidere Mountain and the upper Eagle Creek Drainage. The anthills are…

Armstrong Campground
Site Closed
Biking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Armstrong Campground is a small campground, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river flows right by spacious, family-friendly campsites, giving visitors plenty of access to…

Badger Creek Cutoff Trail #477
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail enters the Badger Creek Wilderness and offers great views of Mount Hood and other vistas of eastern Oregon. This 3.2 mile trail starts at Forest Road 2730-200 and ends at Badger Creek…

Badger Creek Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
An outhouse is available at the nearby campground. Four parking spaces are available, and additional parking available at the campground. Additional information is available at the trailhead on a…

Badger Lake Campground
Site Closed
Water Activities Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Badger Lake Campground is adjacent to Badger Lake and one of the major portals into the Badger Creek Wilderness. It's a rough drive to the campground, but campers are rewarded with a beautiful lake…
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