DISCOVER MT. HOOD TERRITORY'S MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES
At an elevation of 11,245 feet Mt. Hood is Oregon’s grandest peak. The mountain offers an array of year-round outdoor activities, including skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, birding and more.
Estacada is surrounded by a great deal of natural beauty, making it a prime spot to embrace the outdoors. From an on-farm cidery to paddling on the Clackamas River and colorful murals, you'll find the fun and quirky in Estacada, with lots of local flavor. Estacada is the perfect place for water excursions, hikes, a scenic drive or even picturesque picnicking if that's what you're after. It's a beautiful, unique place waiting for you to discover it!
Government Camp, Oregon, also known as "Govy" by residents and frequent visitors, is the highest elevation community on Mt. Hood. Known as "Mt. Hood's Alpine Village," Govy is the jumping off point for outdoor adventures. Government Camp also has a charming mix of lodging options, from rustic to luxurious, as well as quaint dining and shopping choices along its black iron art-lined street.
The Villages of Mt. Hood are actually a collection of several small mountain communities along Highway 26. The Villages offer access to amazing cabins and beautiful vacation rentals, all near Mt. Hood's three ski resorts. Visitors enjoy being in the Mt. Hood National Forest and its wealth of year-round recreational opportunities, such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping.
Known as the Gateway to Mt. Hood, Sandy, Oregon, is an attractive destination itself. Home to some of the best blueberry muffins in the world at the Tollgate Inn, world famous Joe's Donuts and other great food options, as well as one of the most iconic views of Mt. Hood at Jonsrud Viewpoint, Sandy's beauty is matched by its rich history. Sitting along the Barlow Road, Sandy boasts its pioneer heritage as well as the early logging industry, celebrated at the annual Sandy Mountain Festival.
