Alpine Campground

Oregon's Best Camping

Mt. Hood, Oregon
Mt. Hood, Oregon

Alpine Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest


Alpine Campground

Alpine Campground sits at 5,400 feet on the slopes of Mt. Hood, the highest campground in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Nearby is Timberline Lodge and Ski Area. Visitors often find patches of snow on the mountain even in mid-summer. Campground visitors take advantage of the great mountain biking opportunities at Timberline. Others enjoy a scenic chair lift ride. Enjoyable hiking trails are nearby, including the famous Pacific Crest Trail.

Alpine Campground has 16 campsites for tents only. All campsites are first-come, first-served. The campground and nearby ski area can be crowded on summer weekends. There can be considerable traffic during the day on summer weekends on the road past the campground.

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Alpine Campground Basics
Alpine Campground Location: Just east of Government Camp on Highway 26, turn left up Timberline Highway and drive 4.4 miles to the campground.
Elevation: 2,200 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Portland - 61 miles
Salem - 95 miles
Number of Sites: 16
Open - Closed: Open June through early-September
Max. People per single site: 6
Vehicles per single site: 1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Mount Hood Recreation for Mt. Hood National Forest
Zigzag Ranger District: (503) 622-3191

Campground Reservations
No reservations Available All campsites are first-come, first-served.
Maximum vehicle length: 16 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $25 per night ($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends)
Campground Map: Alpine Campground Map
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Alpine Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Alpine Campground:
  • Head over to nearby Timberline, a famous ski resort on the slopes of Mt. Hood: Timberline.
  • Take a look at historic Timberline Lodge (1937).
  • Enjoy the bike park.
  • Play in summer snow.
  • Ride the Magic Mile Chairlift, discover amazing mountain biking trails, and hike on the Pacific Crest Trail.


Alpine Campground, Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Alpine Campground

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.


Alpine Campground, Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Alpine Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest
Attractions and Activities

    Visit Wildwood Recreation Site in Welches. At the Wildwood Recreation Site discover the Cascade Streamwatch Trail with an underwater fish viewing chamber.
  • Head over to Lost Lake for hiking, boat rentals, and fishing for rainbow trout.
  • From Hood River drive south on Highway 35 for magnificent views of Mt. Hood, nearby peaks, and the wonderful Mt. Hood National Forest.
  • Stop by for a picnic at Tollbridge Park off Highway 35.
  • Hike to 100-foot Tamanawas Falls. Park at the Tamanawas Falls Trailhead.
  • Visit Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area for summer fun such as scenic chair lift rides, music, events, and hiking.
  • Spend a day or more at beautiful Trillium Lake with boating, swimming, and fishing.
  • Drive up to Timberline, a famous ski resort on the slopes of Mt. Hood. Timberline. Take a look at historic Timberline Lodge (1937). Enjoy the bike park. Play in summer snow. Ride the Magic Mile Chairlift, discover amazing mountain biking trails, and hike on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Key Alpine Campground Regulations

  1. Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
  2. Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  3. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  4. Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
  5. Secure food and scented items from bears.

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