Cloud Cap Saddle Campground & Day Use
Cloud Cap Saddle is a small campground and the location of Cloud Cap - Tilly Jane North 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.
A potable water spigot is currently on for the season, but campers and hikers should also be prepared to bring water with them.
General Information
7/12/2024
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 Northwest Forest Pass may be used as a form of fee payment. Learn more about which day use sites accept recreation passes here.
Wilderness restrictions apply within Mount Hood Wilderness.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20/night.
Additional Vehicle: $10/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
Day Use: $10/vehicle/day.
Northwest Forest Passes are Honored: $30/annual.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fsbdev2_027010
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
OR
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
This site is operated by a concessionaire, Lost Lake Resort.
- Camping fee: $20/night for single unit, $10/night for extra vehicle. Cash or check paid via fee tubes for camping.
- Trailhead/day-use fee: $10/vehicle/day
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.402222
Longitude: -121.571944
Directions
From Hood River, 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.
Alert: Forest Road 3512 is narrow and winding and may require a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
