About Hood River Ranger District
Hood River Ranger District spans the North, East, and part of the South side of Mt Hood.
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Hood River Ranger District
Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon · Hood River County · Facility
Hood River Ranger District spans the North, East, and part of the South side of Mt Hood.
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45.53380, -121.56988
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Weather at Hood River Ranger District
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Mostly Clear
60°/42°
🌬 13mph
↑ 5:21 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Sun
Overcast
67°/47°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:21 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Mon
Overcast
78°/52°
🌬 8mph
↑ 5:20 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Tue
Overcast
79°/51°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:20 AM ↓ 8:48 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
69°/51°
💧 7%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:19 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Hood River Ranger District
Heading to Hood River Ranger District? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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