MT. HOOD VILLAGE CAMPGROUND, OR
Welches, Oregon
📅 Date visited: 7/10/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in is 12 p.m. for RVs, 4 p.m. for Cabins and check-out is 11:00 a.m. for all.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 65000 US-26, Welches, OR 97067
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://thousandtrails.com/oregon/mt-hood-village-rv-resort
📞 Phone: 503-622-4011
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We’re TT Adventure members, but pricing is available on their website for non-members. They offer weekly and daily rates for non-members as well as extended stay options that include seasonal and annual sites.
🅿️ Site Used: New Hemlock 81
⌚ Length of Stay: 5 day’s
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, performed well in and around the campground.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: Verizon showed the best signal coverage; however, all performed well.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NE access was clear with no obstructions. Other loops in the park have tree coverage, call ahead if Starlink is needed.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: WiFi was not tested but available at the recreation building.
🛀 Facilities: Office, Comfort Station, Clubhouse, and Laundry.
🏊🏻♂️ Amenities: Pool, Spa, Fitness Center, Horseshoes, and Basketball.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~626 RV Sites, 42 Cabins and 4 Yurts. *The 2023 ELS Annual Report states 211 sites are for Annual rental, all are leased.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: No
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, mixed FHU 20/30/50 AMP and W/E only throughout.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Assigned by location.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: The office provided a map and directions to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: Yes.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; paved main roads with dirt secondary.
⛽ Gas: 76 (2 miles)
🛒 Grocery: Hoodland Thriftway (2 miles)
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
Wildwood Recreation Site (8 miles) – Paved loop trails with underwater fish-viewing windows and picnic areas—perfect for a relaxed outdoor family stroll.
Salmon River Trail (10 miles) – Beginner-friendly riverside hike with gentle terrain, seasonal wildflowers, and soothing creek sounds.
Snow Bunny Play Area (11 miles) – Dedicated tubing/toboggan hill with rope tow and warming lodge—ideal for younger kids in winter.
Trillium Lake (11 miles) – Stunning reflections of Mt. Hood; paddleboarding, fishing, wildlife viewing, plus short lakeside path.
Mirror Lake / Trillium Lake Hikes (11 miles) – Easy ~2‑mile round‑trip family hikes offering classic mountain reflections and kid‑friendly terrain.
Mt. Hood Skibowl Adventure Park (12 miles) – Alpine slides, zip lines, bungee trampoline, kiddie karts, plus skiing and snow tubing seasonally.
Timberline Lodge (12 miles) – Iconic historic lodge with year-round skiing, guided lodge tours, and café with scenic mountain views.
Ramona Falls (15 miles) – Scenic 7‑mile round‑trip waterfall hike on Sandy River with lush forests and big waterfall payoff.
Little Crater Lake (16 miles) – Vibrantly blue, deep volcanic spring; short walk from easy parking makes it a quick, stunning stop.
Mt. Hood Meadows (35 miles) – Largest ski resort on the mountain with downhill skiing, snowboarding, beginner lifts, cafés, and summer Nordic trails.
✏️ General Feedback / Review: Nestled in the forested foothills of the Cascades, Mt. Hood Village RV Resort offers a peaceful, woodsy basecamp with quick access to mountain adventures and scenic drives. As a Thousand Trails location, it strikes a solid balance between nature and convenience—ideal for families exploring the Mt. Hood area. Larger RVs can navigate most sections without issue, but site size and levelness vary, so we recommend calling ahead to request a spacious, accessible site. Staff was friendly and quick to help when we had questions.
The campground has a cozy feel with decent amenities for downtime—including a pool, hot tub, playground, and walking trails. The girls loved roaming the wooded paths while we relaxed at the site after a day of hiking. Nearby gems like Trillium Lake, Timberline Lodge, and Skibowl Adventure Park offer year-round activities for all ages. Whether you're chasing waterfalls, snowflakes, or summer hikes, this campground puts it all within reach.
While the park shows its age in some areas, it remains one of the better Thousand Trails options in Oregon. If you're looking for a laid-back home base to explore Mount Hood’s beauty, Mt. Hood Village is a solid choice.
