Alpine Campground
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October 27th, 2026
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High on Mount Hood, near the headwaters of the Salmon River, the Alpine Campground is the highest on the Forest. Snow can be present in mid-summer. ; This campground offers excellent access to nearby Timberline Lodge and many hiking and mountain biking trails as well as the town of Government Camp below it. Avg. spur length = 16 ' A fee is charged. From Sandy, OR, travel east on Highway 26 past Government Camp to Forest Service Road 173. Follow 173 north to the campground.
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GPS 45.32198, -121.70389
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Nearby places
- Timberline Lodge Trailheads (3) Trailhead 0.6 mi
- Mt. Hood Meadows Tourist Attraction 2.1 mi
- Still Creek Campground (Paid Public) 2.1 mi
- Snow Bunny Sliding Area Sno-Park Campground (Free Public) 2.6 mi
- Pioneer Woman's Grave Trailhead Trailhead 2.8 mi
- Mt. Hood National Forest Christmas Tree Permit Campground (Paid Public) 2.9 mi
- Umbrella/Sahalie Falls Trailhead Hiking Trail 3.2 mi
- Mt. Hood Climbing Permit Campground (Paid Public) 3.6 mi
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