Government Camp hugs the base of Mount Hood, the ultimate hub for skiing Timberline Lodge's legendary runs and hiking Trillium Lake trails. Our directory features 46 RV parks that put you steps from these adventures. Camp here to ski fresh powder by day and stargaze by night under crisp alpine skies.
Government Camp thrives as the gateway to Mount Hood National Forest. Skiers flock to Timberline Lodge on the Palmer Snowfield, a historic spot with year-round glaciers. Hikers tackle the Mirror Lake Trail for stunning volcano views, while summer brings wildflower meadows around Frog Lake. US Highway 26 slices through town, linking you to Hood River's fruit orchards just 45 minutes west.
RV parks here cater to every adventurer. Trillium Lake suits large groups with its dump station, pet-friendly sites, and pull-through spots; rates run $16 to $100 nightly. Budget travelers pick Oak Fork Campground at $17 per night or Clear Lake Campground, $13 to $26 with drinking water and pull-throughs. Frog Lake Campground offers solitude from $26, while Still Creek Campground, $22 to $28, welcomes groups and pets with potable water nearby.
Government Camp anchors adventures on Mount Hood's south side. Skiers hit Timberline Lodge's lifts, open nearly year-round on the Palmer Snowfield. Hikers explore Trillium Lake and Mirror Lake trails for alpine lakes and volcano vistas. This tiny community on US-26 buzzes with winter powder hounds and summer wildflower seekers.
Try Trillium Lake, Oak Fork, Frog Lake, Clear Lake, and Still Creek Campgrounds right near Government Camp. These spots cluster along Highway 26 and Forest Road 42, minutes from Mount Hood. Trillium offers dump stations and pull-throughs; Clear Lake provides cheap rates with drinking water.
Yes, Trillium Lake, Clear Lake, and Still Creek Campgrounds all allow pets. These parks sit amid Mount Hood forests, so keep dogs leashed for wildlife safety. Frog Lake works too for quieter pet stays, with rates from $26 nightly.
