Cloud Cap Saddle, a small campground, doubles as the Cloud Cap Trailhead, a northern jumping-off point for the Timberline Trail and the Tilly Jane Trail. A little farther up the road stands the historic Cloud Cap Inn, which now serves search and rescue crews working on the mountain.
The site is in the Hood River Ranger District. From Hood River, drive south on Highway 35, turn onto Cooper Spur Road, then take Cloud Cap Road, also called Forest Road 3512, for nearly 10 miles. It is narrow and winding, and a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle might be needed. There are vault toilets but no drinking water, and Lost Lake Resort manages the site.
Getting there
From Hood River, OR
- Travel approximately 13.1 miles south on Oregon Hwy 35 and turn right (east) onto Cooper Spur Road, approximately 0.3 miles south of milepost 74.
- Follow Cooper Spur Road 2.4 miles to Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) and turn left (southeast).
- Follow Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) approximately 9.8 miles to the campground.
Road notes
Cloud Cap Road/Forest Road 3512 is narrow, winding, and may require a high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicle.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
This site is operated by a concessionaire, Lost Lake Resort.
Reservations
This campground is first come, first served and does not take reservations.
Rules and restrictions
Wilderness restrictions apply.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Camping fees must be paid with cash or check.
Passes and permits
Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access.
Day Use: The Annual Northwest Forest Pass may be used as a form of fee payment.
Ranger office
Hood River Ranger District
Address: 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041
Phone: 541-352-6002
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)