Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort stands 5 mi northeast of Government Camp. Worth the trip, Mount Hood is 3.1 mi off. Highs of 35–42°F mark the coldest months, January, February, March, November and December.
A ski area, 5 mi northeast of Government Camp
2,775 feet of vertical
94 runs and 11 lifts. That’s more vertical than 89% of the 232 U.S. ski areas we track.
About 233 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 233" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 27°. When to go ↓
Government Camp is the nearest base
Government Camp is 5 miles southwest, with 31 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 50 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
The year’s weather
Below are typical highs and lows near Mt. Hood Meadows.
Lodging near Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Nearest for a night are Government Camp (31) and Mount Hood Villages (20).
Government Camp
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
147 people · 81% vacation homes
5 mi southwest of Mt. Hood Meadows
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mt. Hood Meadows | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Camp 81% vacation homes | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 31 11 hotels · 16 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 147 | — | — |
| Mount Hood Villages 27% vacation homes | 16 mi west | 25 min | 20 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,703 | $456K | — |
| Rhododendron 80% vacation homes | 9 mi west | 15 min | 7 1 motel · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 214 | $415K | — |
| Hood River | 27 mi north | 40 min | 28 15 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 8,315 | $684K | C |
| Parkdale | 13 mi north | 20 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 319 | $376K | — |
| Stevenson | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 1,596 | $497K | — |
| Pine Hollow 52% vacation homes | 20 mi east | 30 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 561 | $274K | — |
| Carson | 29 mi north | 45 min | 8 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 2,318 | $490K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Each of these is within 65 miles.
Big draw13 mi MountainMount Hood
Big draw65 mi MountainMount St. Helens
228 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
326 mi Canyon & gorgeColumbia River Gorge
51 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
425 mi DamBonneville Dam
52 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
60 mi MountainMount AdamsPhoto credits
Mount Hood: Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory., Public domain · Mount St. Helens: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain · Multnomah Falls: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Columbia River Gorge: Hux, Public domain · Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bonneville Dam: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · Providence Park: Pdx.rollingthunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Adams: USGS Photo by R. Iverson, USGS/CVO, Public domain
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Your questions on Mt. Hood Meadows
What town is Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort near?
Government Camp, OR, about 5 miles southwest.
How far is Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort from Portland?
About 50 miles west of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort?
Portland (PDX), about 49 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort?
Government Camp (5 mi, 31 places to stay), Mount Hood Villages (16 mi, 20 places to stay) and Rhododendron (9 mi, 7 places to stay).
Local know-how from Government Camp
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.