Tilly Jane Campground/Day Use

Area Status: Closed

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. Campground is wheelchair accessible.

At a Glance

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.
  • No potable water available. Bring plenty of extra drinking water.
Reservations: No reservations. First come, first served.
Fees: 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
Permit Info:
  • 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.
Open Season: 7/12/2024
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Wilderness restrictions apply within Mount Hood Wilderness.
Closest Towns: Hood River, OR
Water: No potable water.
Restroom: Vault Toilet (2)
Passes:
Operated By: Lost Lake Resort
Information Center:

General Information

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.


Accessibility:

Campground is wheelchair accessible.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 14 tent-only campsites
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites 5

Day Hiking

Hiking trails from the campground lead into the wilderness. See backpacking description

Backpacking

Hiking trails from the campground lead into the wilderness, branching out into an extensive trail network. Another trail outside the wilderness leads downstream along the creek. You cannot reach the summit of Mount Hood by hiking; it is a technical climb to the top.

Picnicking

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.39997

  Longitude : 
-121.64772

  Elevation : 
5000