Road NF-3511 cuts through Mt. Hood National Forest above Government Camp, offering free dispersed camping in a mix of forested and open terrain. The site itself does not have views of Mt. Hood, though sightlines to the mountain open up along the road on the way in and out. No facilities here. Campfires are permitted, and the area sees light traffic, with one camper reporting no vehicles passing through during an overnight stay. Polallie Campground sits a few miles east for those wanting a more developed alternative, and dispersed camping near Mt. Hood National Forest covers additional free options across the broader forest.
Description
Camping outside campgrounds is permitted in many parts of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days and up to 28 days total in a calendar year. If you are uncertain whether an area is open, please contact a Forest Office.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNF-3511 @ Mt Hood is located in Oregon near Government Camp
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
45.430801901164074 N
121.62134959950349 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/22/26
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 34 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 13 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs 22 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 40 min from Albany, OR
