Tollgate
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.
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.
Need to Know
- No hookups available
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
In accordance with standard industry practices, Mount Hood Recreation will be assessing an additional vehicle fee on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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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.
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.
Contact Information
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MT. HOOD OR
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-630-5721
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Portland, travel southeast on Highway 26 for about 32 miles.
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site PS, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 005, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA TOLL GATE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
