Hood National Forest, many others are primitive and lack facilities for waste disposal. While there are plenty of campgrounds with amenities such vault toilets, drinking water, and RV hookups in Mt. Be prepared to pack in what you pack out, and don’t forget garbage bags.Consider packing food that doesn’t require cooking. Fire bans are common in this area, particularly in summer, and may extend to propane stoves and other cooking devices.Snowfall, landslides, fires, and road construction can lead to area closures. Always check for road closures before heading out.May and June are also possibilities for visits, but you’re more likely to encounter rainfall and some parts of the forest may still be blanketed with snow. However, be aware that August and September are wildfire season, and if the risk is high, your campsite reservation may get canceled. If you want good weather without the crowds, come after Labor Day, when Oregon kids are back in school. Hood National Forest is at its most pleasant between the months of July and September, when temperatures tend to be warm and rainfall is limited. Hipcamp campgrounds, RV parks, and lodges provide alternative camping options in the area. Reservable sites sometimes open up at the last minute.Check with the US Forest Service for last-minute cancellations.Reservable campsites, cabins, and yurts open up six months in advance, at 7am Pacific daily, and can be reserved online. If you need a weekend site, you’ll have better luck showing up on Friday evening than on Saturday morning. Many campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis and can fill up on weekends.Best for peace-seeking campers: Meditation Point (Timothy Lake) Campground offers walk-in and boat-in tent sites at a lake.Best for hot springs fans: Bagby Campground gets you easy access to some of Oregon’s most popular hot springs.
Best for whitewater rafters: Roaring River Campground is close to excellent rapids fed by the nearby Clackamas River.
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