The Best Camping in Maupin

Flag Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Dufur, Oregon.

Fret Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Dufur, Oregon.

This is a great trip for those who are new to backpacking. The hike to the quiet, peaceful Elk Meadows is relatively short, but the Newton Creek crossing presents enough difficulty to make this a fun and challenging adventure.Start at the Hood River Meadows Trailhead parking lot. Though there are...

Elk Meadows Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon.

Palmateer Point and Twin Lakes Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon.

Built in the 1930's, the Tilly Jane A-Frame sits on the North side of Mount Hood at around 6,000ft. The cabin is very popular during winter months as it is located only 1,000ft below the tree line and offers beautiful snowshoeing, hiking, skiing and snowboarding opportunities, yet is also a popul...

Lower & Upper Twin Lakes via PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Government Camp, Oregon.

Twin Lake South via Twin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Government Camp, Oregon.

Located just 1.5 Hours from Portland and on the east side of clear lake, this campground offers multiple water activities such as Kayaking, SUP, Fishing, and Swimming. What's great about this campground is that the sites are large and are shaded by the old growth trees which makes it feel more s...

The reflection of Mt. Hood on the lake makes this trip definitely worth the visit.Try to arrive during the day so you can watch the sunset. For photographers, the south side of the lake is an amazing spot to take photos, especially on a windless day. For those looking to kayak or fish, there is a...

Starting at the parking lot for Trillium Lake located right off of Highway 26, go past the locked gate and begin walking downhill. After about a mile, you will see a fork in the road. Either way will eventually take you to the lake, but going left will be much quicker and take you to the best spo...

Timberline Trail Around Mount Hood is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Government Camp, Oregon.

Little Crater Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

Starting at 6,000 ft of elevation at Timberline Lodge, start your climb up the south side of Mt. Hood. If you head out at noon, in 6 hours you can make it about an hour past the last ski lift, called Palmer, where you can set up camp for the night. You may need to dig out a flat spot for your ten...

The Pacific Northwest has an abundance of beautiful, technical and fun Alpine ascents.  For those looking to feel the rush of mountaineering but not wanting to push for a summit attempt, Illumination Rock on the southwest ridge of Mt Hood, offers a beautiful way to spend an afternoon or potential...

Little Crater Lake to Timothy Lake Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Government Camp, Oregon.