Tilly Jane Guard Station
Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Parkdale , OR, OR
Price: From $200 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tilly Jane Guard Station is an ideal getaway for individuals and families who enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood and provides shelter for warmth and an escape from the elements while participating in a variety of activities, specifically winter-related recreation.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Firewood for Sale
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Tilly Jane Guard Station is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood, offering a unique historic shelter experience ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Campers praise the amazing views and excellent access to trail running and the Timberline Trail.
Wildlife alert: Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Townsend's Chipmunk, Canada Jay, Pileated Woodpecker, Western Tanager, Hermit Warbler, and Valley Garter Snake
Insider tips for Tilly Jane Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site High-clearance vehicle recommended for the access road Use as a base camp for Timberline Trail hiking and winter recreation
Skip Tilly Jane Guard Station if: You have low ground clearance vehicle. You need hookups. You prefer year-round availability.
Best time to visit Tilly Jane Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season for tent camping. Winter — Guard Station serves as winter retreat accessible from Tilly Jane Sno-Park for winter sports and snowshoeing.
Nearby campgrounds: Sherwood Campground (Hood River, OR), Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground (Hood River, OR), Nottingham Campground (Hood River, OR), Still Creek (Government Camp, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tilly Jane Guard Station
Cell signal at Tilly Jane Guard Station (Parkdale , OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Tilly Jane Guard Station is an ideal getaway for individuals and families who enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood and provides shelter for warmth and an escape from the elements while participating in a variety of activities, specifically winter-related recreation.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
High-clearance vehicle recommended for the access road
Use as a base camp for Timberline Trail hiking and winter recreation
Official operating season for tent camping
Guard Station serves as winter retreat accessible from Tilly Jane Sno-Park for winter sports and snowshoeing
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Hood River, OR: South on Hwy 35 for 23 miles, well past the Hood River Ranger Station. Look for the Cooper Spur Inn sign and turn right off Hwy 35 onto Cooper Spur Rd. (Just north of/before Olallie trailhead). Drive Cooper Spur Rd. for 2.4 miles to Cooper Spur Inn. Turn left onto the Cloud Cap/Tilly Jane Road #3512. The trailhead is Tilly Jane Sno-park, just past the intersection with Cooper Spur ski area, with parking on the right and the trailhead in the woods on the left side of the road
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Hood National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mt. Hood National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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