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Mount Hood National Forest

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 20 at 5:54AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

5:54 AM — 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 102 degrees, and 101 to 105 in the Columbia Basin possible. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat will begin on Tuesday, with widespread moderate and locally major HeatRisk. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin.

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 10:27AM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

10:27 AM — 10:30 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures 95 to 98 degrees F expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and East Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke from fires or clouds outside of the region moving into the area could result in cooler daytime high temperatures than currently forecasted.

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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