Timberline Lodge Ski Area
You will find Timberline Lodge Ski Area 2 mi northeast of Government Camp. For a second stop, Mount Hood is 3.6 mi away. The deepest cold comes with January, February, March, November and December, at 35–42°F.
A ski area, 2 mi northeast of Government Camp
4,505 feet of vertical
62 runs and 12 lifts. That’s more vertical than 99% 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 2 miles southwest, with 31 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 48 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Picking a season
Every month near Timberline Lodge is set out below.
Hotels and campgrounds near Timberline Lodge Ski Area
The closest lodging is in Government Camp (31) and Mount Hood Villages (20).
Government Camp
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
147 people · 81% vacation homes
2 mi southwest of Timberline Lodge
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Timberline Lodge | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Camp 81% vacation homes | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 31 11 hotels · 16 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 147 | — | — |
| Mount Hood Villages 27% vacation homes | 13 mi west | 20 min | 20 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,703 | $456K | — |
| Rhododendron 80% vacation homes | 7 mi west | 10 min | 7 1 motel · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 214 | $415K | — |
| Hood River | 28 mi north | 40 min | 28 15 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 8,315 | $684K | C |
| Parkdale | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 319 | $376K | — |
| Stevenson | 27 mi north | 40 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 1,596 | $497K | — |
| Carson | 29 mi north | 45 min | 8 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 2,318 | $490K | — |
| Cascade Locks | 26 mi north | 40 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds | 1,367 | $385K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Timberline Lodge
Pair a visit with these, within 65 miles.
Big draw14 mi MountainMount Hood
Big draw65 mi MountainMount St. Helens
226 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
327 mi Canyon & gorgeColumbia River Gorge
48 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
425 mi DamBonneville Dam
49 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
62 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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Timberline Lodge: common questions
What town is Timberline Lodge Ski Area near?
Government Camp, OR, about 2 miles southwest.
How far is Timberline Lodge Ski Area from Portland?
About 48 miles west of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Timberline Lodge Ski Area?
Portland (PDX), about 46 miles away.
Where should I stay near Timberline Lodge Ski Area?
Government Camp (2 mi, 31 places to stay), Mount Hood Villages (13 mi, 20 places to stay) and Rhododendron (7 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from Government Camp
Questions and tips go in Government Camp’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.