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.
Clear Lake Day Use/Picnic Site
Site Closed
Adjacent to Clear Lake. This site is wheelchair accessible and located off Highway 26.Clear Lake is not a natural lake but a reservoir created and managed under a long-term permit for agricultural…
Clear Lake Overflow Camping Area
Site Closed
Camping near Clear Lake, a reservoir that provides irrigation to agriculture fields east of the forest. The water level starts decreasing usually in early July to meet these agricultural water…
Cloud Cap Saddle Campground & Day Use
Site Closed
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…
Cloud Cap Trailhead
It's one of the major access trailheads for the Timberline Trail and access to some of the more difficult climbing routes for Mt. Hood. Provides access to: Timberline Trail #600 and Tilly Jane Trail…
Cooks Camp Trailhead
Secondary access point/staging area to the McCubbins Gulch OHV area with parking for up to 16 vehicles with trailers or 30 single vehicles.
Cool Creek Trailhead
The small Cool Creek trailhead accesses Cool Creek Trail which leads up Hunchback Mountain in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness.  The trail is primarily forested with a few breaks allowing views of…
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is a full-service ski area managed by Mt. Hood Meadows on the north side of Mt. Hood, which is popular with younger families. Cooper Spur Mountain Resort operates under…
Cove Day Use (Timothy Lake)
Site Closed
The Cove offers picnicking, swimming, fishing, campfire talks, and serves as a base for hiking on nearby trails. Located on Timothy Lake. Boat ramps available at nearby campgrounds & day use sites.
Devils Half Acre Trailhead
No amenities are available at this trailhead. Dispersed camping nearby. Barlow Creek meanders by the area. Trailhead is surrounded by large old-growth timber and wetlands meadows. Provides access…
Dog River Trailhead
Site Closed
Provides access to:Â Dog River Trail #675 and Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688. A picnic table, garbage facilities, and restroom facilities are available during summer months.