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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.
This campground has NO potable water.
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.
At a Glance
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| Reservations: | No reservations. First come, first served. |
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| Permit Info: | Free, self-issued wilderness permits are required from May 15 to October 15 when provided at a portal. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply within Mount Hood Wilderness. |
| Closest Towns: | Hood River, OR |
| Water: | No Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
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| Operated By: | Concessionaire (Lost Lake Resort, Inc.) |
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General Information
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
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 3 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Backpacking
Picnicking
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