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Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed

Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed is located near Mount Hood in Oregon, featuring forested terrain with a mix of coniferous trees. Temperatures in the area typically range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Trillium Lake, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking, and the Mount Hood National Forest, which provides various outdoor activities.

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Location

Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed is located in Oregon

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Coordinates

45.28047985401523 N
121.73539976600719 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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.

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2025

Basic big area for dispersed camping

There are tons of spots here. Some are tucked back in the trees and are more "prime" spots, otherwise there's a huge middle area that tons of cars can squeeze into as long as you don't mind neighbors. The proximity to Trillium lake is of course lovely, but I'm only giving it 3-stars because of a few things... First, there is road noise from the highway. Second, most spots offer minimal privacy. Third, people really disrespect the area. We tried to camp in a spot and someone had literally left their human feces smack-dab in the middle of the campsite... In the site we ended up in, our dog found a bag of human feces buried only 1-inch below the surface of the dirt. She easily dug it up and made a disgusting mess. I never understand how people can disrespect nature like this. It's a good area as a "last resort" in my opinion.

Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed May. 29, 2025

Win for Memorial Day weekend!

Surprised we were able to snag a spot here on Memorial Day weekend! Drove in Sunday evening. Quite a few dispersed spots, kinda close to one another- everyone was respectful. The road behind this gets a great view of Mt. Hood!!

No amenities. Dry camping!

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Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed May. 27, 2025

Has cell service

Nice little area. Went out the day after memorial weekend. Hoping the holiday campers would be gone. This area was still pretty full with campers when I showed up. For the most part everyone around me kept the noise down. One of the cleaner dispersed sites I’ve seen out here. Would imagine this place stays busy during the summer months. Decent amount of van lifers when I visited. Stayed 2 nights.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 17, 2025

Free place to stay

For a free place to stay it sure beats a parking lot. Lots of trees, large spaces but lots of rain in May. But if coming thr again I would stay here. You can stay up to 14 days. In night two, I got a mouse. Ugh!

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Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2023

Good Spot

Accidentally stumbled upon this site after visiting Trillium Lake. There were lots of spots, but this is a very exposed campground. There was decent Verizon service here. There were a decent amount of sites. We were able to get a spot arriving around 9pm.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2023

Trillium Lake Free Camping

Nice forest service camping area. There are plenty of spots, but it can get pretty crowded on weekends. There is a beautiful view of Mt. Hood down the road and a nice hiking path to Trillium Lake. Short drive to shopping and restaurants.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 4, 2023

Easiest spot on the Mt.

It's a good spot. T.P. is visible, I wish people would bury it better! But the site is great and really accessible.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Trillium Lake Airstrip Dispersed?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.