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Recreation Region: Hood River Ranger District

Tilly Jane Campground & Day Use

This campground is located on Tilly Jane Creek near the border of Mount Hood Wilderness. Hiking trails are accessible from the campground, including Tilly Jane Trail #600 A.

This campground has NO potable water- bring plenty of water. Campground is wheelchair accessible.

Forest Road 3512 is very rough and the summer season for this high elevation site is short.

Current Conditions
Closed For Season. Cloud Cap Road/Forest Road 3512 is narrow and winding and may require a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle. The road and campground are subject to early closure or late opening due to snow. FS 3512 closes for the winter.

General Information

Mid-July- early September

Open 24 hours/day

  • Wilderness permits are required on Cloud Cap & Tilly Jane Trails. Permits are free and self-issued at the Climbers' Registration box on the Tilly Jane Trail.
  • This trail heads towards Timberline Trail. Hike out of the campground past the guard station over Tilly Jane Creek past the amphitheater. Follow the trail signs; the permit box is just up the trail a few yards.


 

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 campground and day-use area 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: 45.4033

Longitude: -121.6501

Directions

From Hood River, travel south on Highway 35 approximately 1.5 miles past the forest boundary to Forest Road 3510. Follow 3510 northwest, then southwest, to Forest Road 3512. Follow 3512 west as it winds around several miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hiking Hiking
Picnicking Picnicking

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated April 1st, 2025