Summit Meadows Airstrip, near Mt. Hood National Forest, is a spacious spot perfect for those who enjoy a bit of freedom while camping. With no reservations required and plenty of room to spread out, you can find your own slice of nature without feeling cramped next to other campers.

This area is great for tent and RV camping, and you can even have a fire to enjoy those classic campfire moments. Visitors have noted the privacy here, with one camper saying, “We loved staying the night here! We had the privacy we needed and still had the comfort of knowing we were by other campers.” Just keep in mind, there’s no drinking water or trash service, so pack it in and pack it out.

If you’re up for a little adventure, Trillium Lake is just a short walk away, offering stunning views and a chance to soak in the beauty of the surroundings. The night sky here is something to behold, with many campers raving about the starry views. As one reviewer put it, “We saw so many stars too :)”

While the area is generally quiet, weekends can get a bit busier, so if you prefer solitude, consider visiting during the week. With its laid-back vibe and natural beauty, Summit Meadows Airstrip is a solid choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some time outdoors.

Summit Meadows Airstrip

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I've camped at Summit Meadows Airstrip before and came across a lot of trash and sites in gross condition. This is a bit of a free-for-all dispersed campground, but it provides great access to Mt. Hood and Trillium Lake. There are sites of every size and the airstrip is usually occupied by at least a few people. Lots of nice trees for hammocking too.

  

During this most recent stay, it wasn't too busy so we had plenty of sites to choose from.  It also seemed to be cleaner than last time... maybe because it's the beginning of the summer season? Everyone was friendly and respectful and we got a great sunset view of Mt. Hood by walking just down the road. Great view of the stars at night too!

  

Overall this isn't the most hygienic site, but it's well established and free so I've stayed here several times and will probably continue to do so in the future.

Convenient and cleaner than usual

Loved the site. We stayed a week. Other than the disrespectful drivers, flying through the camping areas, throwing dust everywhere. And the van dwellers, who think that rules don't apply to them, leaving their garbage all over the place. And I say van dwellers, because we have cleaned up five sites, that vans were in. I know the sites were clean before they got there, because We Cleaned Them! 
CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES! PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT!

Very nice site

Small street with a bunch of spots close together, beautiful fauna, close to mountain is so good


Mt. close but tight quarters

Originally i wasnt planning on staying here since i excepted it to be full by the time i got here(7pm) i was going find a spot on NF 2656 however i was still able to find a very secluded spot at the end of the airstrip. It was quiet and plenty of room for tents.

Great for weekdays not so much for weekends 

Everyone is very spaced out and plenty of spots with partial shade

Secluded area

This is a great RV Boondocking site. I arrived on a Saturday afternoon. There are plenty of sites on both sides of the road. On the right side of the road there were about 7 trailers camping in one area. Still lots of room. On the left side of the road is a very large open area. In this area there were approximately a total of 6 trailers and motorh￼omes. There were plenty of areas available. Mostly all were very easy to level your trailer at. ￼

Great RV Boondocking Site

Good dispersed camping if just needing a place to camp for a night.  We pulled in around 1030 pm on a Saturday night and was able to find a place.  Area has spots for individual camps and a wide open area for campervans, etc. 

Dispersed Camping 

We loved staying the night here! We had the privacy we needed and still had the comfort of knowing we were by other campers. Ample amount of room as we arrived around 9pm or so. We saw so many stars too :) 

Dispersed Camping - Summit Meadows 

Easy to find and lots of space so you won’t be directly next to someone else. Trillium Lake in walking distance. Next supermarket 8min drive away. 

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