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.
This campground has a seasonal gate that closes for the winter.
Reservations
This campground is first come, first served and does not take reservations.
General Information
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/night.
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
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
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
