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.
Red Lake Trail #719
This trail is the main east-west thoroughfare of the Olallie area trail network. There are several trails that can be accessed from this trail including Timber Lake Trail #733, Pacific Crest Trail…
Rhododendron Ridge Trail #564
This trail follows the rolling Rhododendron Ridge, which runs north-south and separates the upper Clackamas River drainage from the Collawash River drainage. Wildflowers and bear grass can be found…
Riley Horse Campground & Day Use
Site Open
Riley Horse Campground is an equestrian camp located northwest of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood. Horse corrals are tucked into the Forest near the campsites, and several horseback riding trails can be…
Rimrock Trail #704
This trail enters the Roaring River Wilderness. This trail runs from Forest Road 4635-140 (4,400’) on the west to Forest Road 5830 (4,360’) on the east. From the trailhead at Forest Road…
Ripplebrook Campground
Site Open
Ripplebrook Campground sits along the Oak Grove Fork Clackamas River. Fly fishing and whitewater rafting are popular near the campground. The small campground is geared more toward tent camping,…
Ripplebrook Store
Site Open
The Ripplebrook Camp Store seasonally offers camping supplies, food, maps, souvenirs, and Bagby Hot Springs soaking passes. The store also has public wifi- the only cell signal within miles!…
Riverford Campground
Site Open
Riverford Campground is a small scenic campground, along the Clackamas River near its confluence with the Collawash River set in a dense forest of Douglas fir and hemlocks. Located on the Wild and…
Riverside Campground
Site Open
Riverside Campground is a charming and rustic campground, situated alongside the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. It provides access to a variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding…
Riverside Trail #723
This trail has been designated a National Recreation Trail under the National Trail Systems Act for its scenery and close proximity to urban areas. The trail weaves along the Clackamas River through…
Roaring River Campground
Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the Cascade Range. The campground received extensive damage from the Riverside Fire. Fire recovery repairs are…