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Mount Hood National Forest

Air Quality Alert issued July 30 at 11:59AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

11:59 AM — July 31st, 12:00 PM

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Friday at noon. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued July 29 at 6:13PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 29th, 6:13 PM — July 31st, 11:15 AM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Friday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Overview

Mount Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres located 50 miles east of Portland, Oregon, centered around Mount Hood (11,125 feet), Oregon's tallest mountain. The forest is currently open with active winter conditions. Recent December 2025 storms have caused significant impacts: heavy rains and strong winds resulted in downed trees, localized flooding, landslides, and rockfall across the forest. A landslide has blocked Salmon River Road, closing access to all Salmon River Trails, and many trails have not been evaluated post-storm and likely have downed trees and hazards. Sno-Park permits are required November 1 through April 30 for designated sno-parks. The forest features 80 campgrounds, 20 sno-parks, several ski resorts including the historic Timberline Lodge, and approximately one-third is designated wilderness. Four ranger districts (Barlow, Clackamas River, Hood River, and Zigzag) manage the diverse ecosystems. Road closures are in place to protect wintering wildlife. Fire restrictions are currently low with no large fires burning. The Crane Creek bridge on Barlow Road (FR 3530) remains collapsed. Some trails remain closed from the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. Always check current conditions with local ranger districts before visiting, as conditions vary significantly across the forest's large area and elevation range.

Campgrounds

Alpine Campground Armstrong Badger Lake Campground Bagby Campground Barlow Creek Campground Barlow Crossing Campground Bear Springs Campground Black Lake Campground Bonney Crossing Campground Bonney Meadows Campground Boulder Lake Dispersed Camping Area Camp Creek Camp Ten Campground Carter Bridge Campground Clackamas Lake Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin Clear Creek Crossing Campground Clear Lake Clear Lake Cabin Lookout Cloud Cap Saddle Campground Devils Peak Lookout Eagle Creek Campground Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site Eightmile Campground Fifteenmile Campground Fish Creek Fivemile Butte Lookout Flag Point Lookout

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