US Forest ServiceFreeMt. Hood National Forest
Mount Hood Wilderness OR
Government Camp, Oregon, Oregon3,524 ft🗓 Jul–Sep
About this site
Mount Hood NF backcountry camping in Mount Hood Wilderness. Timberline Trail circles the volcano, crevassed glaciers.
Peak season temperatures
77°F
Avg high
54°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Hooded MerganserRough-skinned NewtCascades FrogGolden-mantled Ground SquirrelRed-breasted Sapsucker
Activities
BackpackingGlacier HikingPCTPhotography
Amenities
Glacier AccessBear BoxPCT Access
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Mt. Hood National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jul–Sep
- Elevation
- 3,524 ft
- Peak temps
- 54°–77°F
- Rating
- 4.8 (66)
- Coordinates
- 45.2434, -121.7634
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