Barlow Creek Campground - Mount Hood National Forest

Barlow Creek Campground is located in the Mount Hood National Forest near Government Camp, Oregon. The area features forested terrain with creeks and trails. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Timberline Lodge and Trillium Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

US Forest Service

Mt. Hood National Forest

Campground closed for 2021 season due to Forest Road 43 closure (White River Fire) and a bridge closure on Forest Road 3530. Located along the Historic Barlow Road near the Barlow Creek.

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Location

Barlow Creek Campground - Mount Hood National Forest is located in Oregon

Directions

Access via Forest Road 3530

Coordinates

45.23606104 N
121.62877418 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 24 min from Portland
1 hr 42 min from Bend
2 hrs from Salem
2 hrs 18 min from Albany

David D.

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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2025

Barlow crossing dispersed

This site is very nice but be warned you need a vehicle with GOOD CLEARANCE I was able to make it out in a Subaru WRX but not without talking a few hard hits. This camp sight is currently as of 6/30/2025 not being taken over by ARM Alaska recreation management inc. several nice sights right next to the old Barlow bridge. and quite a few campsites along the road. Make sure to mark the road into your site to let people know it’s being occupied. We had a few people drive right up to our camp site at night looking for there party. We marked ours with chem lights a crossed the entrance with 550 cord letting people know it’s occupied. All the sites I seen do have fire pits and picnic tables except for one. Would bring a rake to help keep the camp sites clean of twigs.

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Month of VisitJune