Mt. Hood Skibowl
The site of Mt. Hood Skibowl is 1 mi southwest of Government Camp. Top of the list nearby is Mount Hood, 6.6 mi away. Winter highs sit at 35–42°F in the coldest months, January, February, March, November and December.
A ski area, 1 mi southwest of Government Camp
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 1 miles northeast, with 31 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 46 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
How the seasons run
Here is how the weather at Mt. Hood Skibowl changes month by month.
Where to sleep near Mt. Hood Skibowl
Rooms are nearest in Government Camp (31) and Mount Hood Villages (20).
Government Camp
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
147 people · 81% vacation homes
1 mi northeast of Mt. Hood Skibowl
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mt. Hood Skibowl | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Camp 81% vacation homes | 1 mi northeast | — | 31 11 hotels · 16 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 147 | — |
| Mount Hood Villages 27% vacation homes | 11 mi west | 15 min | 20 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,703 | $456K |
| Rhododendron 80% vacation homes | 4 mi west | 5 min | 7 1 motel · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 214 | $415K |
| Stevenson | 28 mi north | 45 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 1,596 | $497K |
| Parkdale | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 319 | $376K |
| Estacada | 27 mi west | 40 min | 6 1 motel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 5,814 | $510K |
| Cascade Locks | 27 mi north | 40 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds | 1,367 | $385K |
| Pine Hollow 52% vacation homes | 24 mi east | 35 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 561 | $274K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Mt. Hood Skibowl
These well-known sights sit within 66 miles.
Big draw17 mi MountainMount Hood
Big draw66 mi MountainMount St. Helens
226 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
46 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
328 mi Canyon & gorgeColumbia River Gorge
426 mi DamBonneville Dam
47 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
64 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 · Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbia River Gorge: Hux, Public domain · 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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Quick answers on Mt. Hood Skibowl
What town is Mt. Hood Skibowl near?
Government Camp, OR, about 1 miles northeast.
How far is Mt. Hood Skibowl from Portland?
About 46 miles west of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mt. Hood Skibowl?
Portland (PDX), about 45 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mt. Hood Skibowl?
Government Camp (1 mi, 31 places to stay), Mount Hood Villages (11 mi, 20 places to stay) and Rhododendron (4 mi, 7 places to stay).
Notes from people in Government Camp
No one has shared advice yet; Government Camp’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.