Alpine Campground
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 Timberline Lodge and many hiking and mountain biking trails as well as the town of Government Camp below it.
Reservations
This campground is first come, first served and does not take reservations.
General Information
This campground has a seasonal gate that closes for the winter.
7/3/2025 - 9/2/2025
Open 24 hours/day
- Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access.
Vehicles 16 ft. maximum.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night
Address: 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Phone: (503) 622-3191
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.32198
Longitude: -121.70389
Directions
From Sandy, OR - Travel east on Highway 26 past Government Camp to Forest Service Road 173. Follow 173 north to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
