Collins Lake Resort - Welcome to Government Camp!
City/town information
Founded in 1849, Government Camp has a long history of being an ideal basecamp for skiers, snowboarders, and winter adventurers alike. This town gets over 300 inches of snow on average each year, with local rental options for equipment & guided tours for winter & summer. It only takes a short drive to go from cellular service & fiber internet, to be surrounded by Mount Hood National Forest. Whether you're hiking, playing in the adventure park, mountain biking during the summer, snowshoeing in the winter, or just looking to recharge from city life at Mirror Lake, this town has a little bit of everything for everybody.
Government Camp prides itself being a favorite jumping-off point for many types of outdoor recreation, with plenty of lodging from basic to full vacation homes. In addition to local ski resorts, Government Camp is just 7 miles away from Timberline Lodge, where each year 10,000 people summit Mt. Hood.
This area does have a small grocery store, several great eateries, a brewery, and a local museum.
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Government Camp
Founded in 1849, Government Camp has a long history of being an ideal basecamp for skiers, snowboarders, and winter adventurers alike. This town gets over 300 inches of snow on average each year, with local rental options for equipment & guided tours for winter & summer. It only takes a short drive to go from cellular service & fiber internet, to be surrounded by Mount Hood National Forest. Whether you're hiking, playing in the adventure park, mountain biking during the summer, snowshoeing in the winter, or just looking to recharge from city life at Mirror Lake, this town has a little bit of everything for everybody.
Government Camp prides itself being a favorite jumping-off point for many types of outdoor recreation, with plenty of lodging from basic to full vacation homes. In addition to local ski resorts, Government Camp is just 7 miles away from Timberline Lodge, where each year 10,000 people summit Mt. Hood.
This area does have a small grocery store, several great eateries, a brewery, and a local museum.
Food scene
The Ratskeller! Comfy, tasty, and warm are a few words that come to mind when thinking about The Ratskeller! This family eatery with a bar space has been a local favorite for decades and continues to serve through current COVID-19 restrictions. Highly recommend ordering in advance for take out via their website!
88335 Government Camp Loop
88335 Government Camp LoopThe Ratskeller! Comfy, tasty, and warm are a few words that come to mind when thinking about The Ratskeller! This family eatery with a bar space has been a local favorite for decades and continues to serve through current COVID-19 restrictions. Highly recommend ordering in advance for take out via their website!
Huckleberry Inn offers a 24 hour restaurant & steakhouse, offering a little bit for everyone. (Currently open from 6am to 10pm due to COVID-19).
Huckleberry Inn features generous portion sizes, milk shakes & pies, and a breakfast menu that will get you ready for a day climbing a mountain or sledding. Keep in mind that prices may be a bit more, but the service is great.
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Huckleberry Inn
88611 Government Camp LoopHuckleberry Inn offers a 24 hour restaurant & steakhouse, offering a little bit for everyone. (Currently open from 6am to 10pm due to COVID-19).
Huckleberry Inn features generous portion sizes, milk shakes & pies, and a breakfast menu that will get you ready for a day climbing a mountain or sledding. Keep in mind that prices may be a bit more, but the service is great.
Sightseeing
Just shy of 4 miles, and an elevation gain of 460 feet, this trail is a favorite due to its view of nearby slopes of Mount Hood and the Tom Dick & Harry Mountain. A Recreation Pass is required from May 15th through October 15th ($5 for a day pass, $30 for the year as of November 2020).
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Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664Just shy of 4 miles, and an elevation gain of 460 feet, this trail is a favorite due to its view of nearby slopes of Mount Hood and the Tom Dick & Harry Mountain. A Recreation Pass is required from May 15th through October 15th ($5 for a day pass, $30 for the year as of November 2020).
Mountain Trail - this 9 mile trail takes you up the peak opposite of Mount Hood, providing excellent views along Mirror Lake and heading up. This is a moderately difficult trail, and you can expect about a five hour hike.
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Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
Mountain Trail - this 9 mile trail takes you up the peak opposite of Mount Hood, providing excellent views along Mirror Lake and heading up. This is a moderately difficult trail, and you can expect about a five hour hike.
Timberline Lodge stands tall at the 6,000 feet mark on Mount Hood, originally constructed in 1937 with immense help from the Federal Arts Project. This historic building is publicly open for tours ran by volunteers with the Zigzag Ranger Station. You may recognize the exterior from the award winning classic from Stanley Kubrick, The Shining. Don't worry - the maze from the movie was filmed in England!
Timberline Lodge National Historic Landmark
30133 W Leg RdTimberline Lodge stands tall at the 6,000 feet mark on Mount Hood, originally constructed in 1937 with immense help from the Federal Arts Project. This historic building is publicly open for tours ran by volunteers with the Zigzag Ranger Station. You may recognize the exterior from the award winning classic from Stanley Kubrick, The Shining. Don't worry - the maze from the movie was filmed in England!
Explore the history of Government Camp, from early skis to the background of Henry Steiner cabins. This is definitely a must-see museum if you enjoy the history of American settlers in the Cascade range.
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Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum
88900 Government Camp LoopExplore the history of Government Camp, from early skis to the background of Henry Steiner cabins. This is definitely a must-see museum if you enjoy the history of American settlers in the Cascade range.
This short, kid-friendly hike is easily accessible off of Kiwanis Camp Road and only needs a Forest Recreation pass to park at. Round trip is 1 mile, and the Forest Recreation pass is $5 a day, or $30 a year.
This is a great short hike to let the kids stretch their legs without standing around in front of a restaurant!
Zigzag Falls
This short, kid-friendly hike is easily accessible off of Kiwanis Camp Road and only needs a Forest Recreation pass to park at. Round trip is 1 mile, and the Forest Recreation pass is $5 a day, or $30 a year.
This is a great short hike to let the kids stretch their legs without standing around in front of a restaurant!
Ski/Snowboarding
Mt. Hood Skibowl’s origin dates back to 1928, making the resort one of the oldest remaining ski resorts in the country. The ski area began as two separate resorts Skibowl and Multorpor. While Skibowl’s name was derived from the natural shape of it’s Upper Bowl, Multorpor’s name came from the combination Multnomah County, Oregon and Portland.
In 1987, Kirk Hanna purchased Skibowl out of bankruptcy and formed H-Ski Corporation. He then made major improvements to the resort by adding the 300 acre outback, cutting the Olympic Certified Reynolds Run and expanding the night skiing to 34 lit runs making Skibowl “America’s Largest Night Ski Area”.
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Mt. Hood Skibowl
87000 US-26Mt. Hood Skibowl’s origin dates back to 1928, making the resort one of the oldest remaining ski resorts in the country. The ski area began as two separate resorts Skibowl and Multorpor. While Skibowl’s name was derived from the natural shape of it’s Upper Bowl, Multorpor’s name came from the combination Multnomah County, Oregon and Portland.
In 1987, Kirk Hanna purchased Skibowl out of bankruptcy and formed H-Ski Corporation. He then made major improvements to the resort by adding the 300 acre outback, cutting the Olympic Certified Reynolds Run and expanding the night skiing to 34 lit runs making Skibowl “America’s Largest Night Ski Area”.
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Book your stay at least two months in advance
Regardless of where you stay, we recommend you book your stay at least two months in advance. This will allow ample availability for most properties, houses, & rooms, with less chance of someone renting out from underneath you.
Trying to book within 30 days, there is always a chance that someone may book that location out from under you without your knowledge (y'know, you get to the last page, and it kicks you out?).
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Definitely use Mt. Hood Express
If you're traveling from Government Camp to the mountain, parking can be really limited! Mt. Hood Express runs several times daily, with the last late run from Timberline Lodge at 10:15pm. This bus will get you all the way from Timberline back to Sandy, with stops along the way at Collins Lake Resort, Skibowl, Welches, Rhododendron, and Brightwood.
https://www.mthoodexpress.com/
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Staying in a full house? Bring groceries from Sandy!
While there is the Govy General in town, and Thriftway in Mount Hood Village, grocery selection is far better in Sandy.
Schedule your grocery pick up as you make your way up the mountain at the Sandy Fred Meyer or Safeway to make your trip as easy as possible! There is also a Grocery Outlet, which always has great discounts on local favorites.