Tollgate
Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Rhododendron, OR, OR
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (63 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tollgate Campground is one of the most convenient to Portland, making it a great headquarters for exploring the Mt. It stands in the southwestern shadow of Oregon’s highest point, Mt. The campground provides access to a variety of trails, as well as historic sites, including spots along the famed Oregon Trail.A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are available in the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Tollgate is one of the most convenient campgrounds to Portland, offering great headquarters for exploring the Mt. Hood area with access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding trails, and historic Oregon Trail sites. Google reviewers consistently praise it as gorgeous, clean, well-maintained, and magical.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also common raccoons, ravens, garter snakes, and various bird species.
Insider tips for Tollgate: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly. Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available. Arrive during the day; late arrivals may find all sites full.
Skip Tollgate if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available).. You're visiting November through April (campground closed seasonally).. You prefer larger campgrounds (only 14 sites total)..
Best time to visit Tollgate: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Creek (Government Camp, OR), Wildwood Recreation Site (WELCHES, OR), Riley Horse Campground (Rhododendron, OR), Lost Creek (Rhododendron, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tollgate
Cell signal at Tollgate (Rhododendron, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Tollgate Campground is one of the most convenient to Portland, making it a great headquarters for exploring the Mt. It stands in the southwestern shadow of Oregon’s highest point, Mt. The campground provides access to a variety of trails, as well as historic sites, including spots along the famed Oregon Trail.A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are available in the area.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly.
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available.
Arrive during the day; late arrivals may find all sites full.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Portland, travel southeast on Highway 26 for about 32 miles.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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