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Tollgate

3 mi northwest of Rhododendron, OR · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Tollgate

Tollgate Campground is one of the most convenient to Portland, making it a great headquarters for exploring the Mt. Hood area. It stands in the southwestern shadow of Oregon's highest point, Mt. Hood. The campground provides access to a variety of trails, as well as historic sites, including spots along the famed Oregon Trail. A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are available in the area. The nearly 10-mile Pioneer Bridle Trail passes through the campground. A replica of the original Barlow Road tollgate is just east of the campground. The gate was used by travelers along the Oregon Trail from 1879 to 1919. A day-use picnic area at the campground, providing access to the scenic surroundings, as well as the nearby river and Camp Creek. Anglers enjoy the sport of catch-and-release fishing for small trout and whitefish. The campground offers single-family sites…

  • Fees: This site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire. - **Camping:** - $26/night for single unit - $50/night for group…
  • Season: 05/03/2024 – 09/30/2024
  • Managed by: Mt. Hood National Forest, FS
  • Where: 3 mi northwest of Rhododendron, OR · 45.32212, -121.90557

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingHistory & culture

Amenities:

Tents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

41°
29°Jan
43°
30°Feb
48°
32°Mar
53°
34°Apr
61°
40°May
66°
45°Jun
76°
49°Jul
76°
49°Aug
70°
44°Sep
57°
38°Oct
46°
33°Nov
39°
28°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 20.1 mi
Water fill-up: 21.4 mi
Propane: 23.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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