USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Tollgate
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Season
- May 9 to October 12
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,791 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- TOLLGATE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 2600120) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Mt. Hood National Forest
- Nearest town
- Rhododendron
- Address
- MT. HOOD, OR
- Phone
- 503-630-5721
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Mountain Biking
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Parking surfaces are dirt and gravel and sometimes uneven. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
An adjacent picnic shelter can be reserved for day use and can accommodate up to 30 people and 10 vehicles. It is equipped with multiple tables and pedestal grills.
Natural Features
The campground is located in the Mt. Hood National Forest, approximately 32 miles southeast of Portland, at an elevation of about 2,100 feet. The campground sits on the north bank of the Zigzag River, just east of the community of Rhododendron, in a humid, semi-subtropic environment of Douglas fir and cedar trees.
Tollgate Campground was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and some historic features, such as rock fireplaces and a reconstructed picnic shelter still remain.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is 2.5 miles from the town of Zigzag, which offers a variety of services, including lodging, eateries and a variety of shops.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (503) 622-3191.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 34° | 9° | 55° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 33° | 15° | 60° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 34° | 16° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 37° | 20° | 78° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 46° | 38° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 49° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 55° | 47° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 57° | 48° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 52° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 46° | 39° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 40° | 23° | 66° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 43° | 33° | 19° | 65° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Camp Creek · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 24 sites
- Green Canyon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Riley Horse Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 14 sites
- Lost Creek · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 15 sites
- Still Creek · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 27 sites
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