Why You Need To Visit Mt. Hood Immediately!

Family-Friendly Fun: 10/10

Mt. Hood is a paradise for families, with tons of activities that kept our crew smiling from ear to ear! One gem we found was the "Adventure Park at Skibowl" near Government Camp, Oregon. It's split into West and East sides, each packed with activities for all ages. Our kiddos couldn't get enough of the Alpine slide! Frisbee golf was also available on the West side, while the East side had pedal bikes, mini golf, go-carts, and even water hamster wheels! Thrill-seekers, listen up — there's bungee jumping and big go-carts, plus tube slides that were unfortunately under construction while we were there.

Pro-tip: You can stroll between the West and East areas on a sweet 1.5-mile trail, but with tots in tow, we opted for the 5 minute car ride between the two. You can check out all activities on the mountain at their website https://skibowl.com/

Toddler-Friendly Terrain: 9/10

Navigating Mt. Hood with toddlers was surprisingly smooth! The trails were mostly flat with just enough roots and rocks to keep the littles entertained without tripping us up. While the town of Government Camp was stroller-friendly spots, overall, Mt. Hood isn't the most stroller-friendly place. But with a bit of planning, you can totally explore with your mini adventurers in tow!

Camping at Lake Trillium:

We snagged a campsite at Lake Trillium, just a quick 8-minute drive from Skibowl.  The views on the lake were stunning! We brought our paddleboard but the lake was also clean and warm enough to swim in. Our camp spot was cozy — just enough room for our car and tent. There are bigger spots available, so be sure to check that when booking as it does specify on the website.

The highlight for the kids was the walking path around the lake, especially the cute boardwalks. It's the perfect spot to soak in nature and make some unforgettable family memories!

Things to Note: 

We visited Skibowl on a Wednesday when they first opened and the park was relatively slow. The East parking lot was very small, so we didn't have a problem parking, but I could imagine it might be hard to find a parking spot on the East end if visiting on a busy day. 

There was a burn ban while we were there. That meant no camp fire or grill to cook on. You were allowed to bring a propane fire pit, but we just opted for packing foods that didn't need to be cooked.