Recreation
Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping, or camping outside of designated campgrounds, is a great way to enjoy the peace and solitude of the Forest.
The Barlow Ranger District is located east of the Cascades crest and encompasses about 280,000 acres.
Clackamas River Ranger District is located southwest of Mt. Hood and east of the small city of Estacada.
Hood River Ranger District spans the north, east, and part of the south side of Mt. Hood National Forest.
Zigzag Ranger District spans 250,000 acres on the south and west side of Mt. Hood and is about an hour from Portland.
The Mt. Hood National Forest section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 is 130.1 miles long. It enters Mt.
Recreation
Bagby Campground
Site Closed
Bagby Hot Springs Campground is situated along the Hot Springs fork of the Collawash River. The campground is set among towering cedar and old-growth Douglas fir. The site is a wonderful base to…
Bagby Hot Springs
Site Open
* Do NOT take smaller roads to Bagby, regardless of what Google Maps says. *Bagby OverviewThese natural hot springs are located among towering firs adjacent to a secluded tributary of the Clackamas…
Bagby Hot Springs Trail #544
Bagby Hot Springs Trail #544 leads to the popular Bagby Hot Springs site after about a mile and half. The full 12.5-mile trail continues south to traverse through Bull of the Woods Wilderness and…
Barlow Butte Trail #670
This trail enters the Mount Hood Wilderness. The trail offers views of Mount Hood to the northeast, and Mount Jefferson and the Three Sisters to the south. Views are beautiful although trees are…
Barlow Creek Campground
Site Closed
Located along the Historic Barlow Road near the Barlow Creek.
Barlow Crossing Campground
Site Closed
Located along the Historic Barlow Road near the Barlow Creek.
Barlow Pass Sno-Park & Trailhead
Barlow Pass Trailhead/Sno-Park is located along the Historic Barlow Road. There are several old-fashioned interpretive signs along the path. This trail also provides major access to the Pacific…
Barlow Trail #601A
This trail was once a part of the Historic Barlow Road, one of the last legs of the Historic Oregon Trail. Near where the trail meets Still Creek Campground, there are remnants of a former historic…
Bear Lake Trail #413A
This easier trail is within Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. Bear Lake Trail is a short hike through timber to a nice sub-alpine lake. The lake is deep enough for fish to thrive. There are good views of…
Bear Springs Group Campground
Site Closed
Bear Springs Campground is located near Highway 26. The campground is relatively shady, with tall ponderosa pine dispersed throughout the site. Located on Indian Creek, which has fishing…