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.
| Alpine Campground Basics | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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) |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: Noon |
| Alpine Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
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Alpine Campground
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.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Alpine Campground
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