Tilly Jane Guard Station
Parkdale, Oregon · 5,725 ft · In Mt. Hood National Forest
Photos: Jenn Fortin
Wildfire 3.9 mi E: Grasshopper, 93,972 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,725 ft (1,745 m)5,725 ft1,745 m
Sites1
Tilly Jane Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Firewood for sale
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Tilly Jane Guard Station is an ideal getaway for individuals and families who enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood and provides shelter for warmth and an escape from the elements while participating in a variety of activities, specifically winter-related recreation. During the winter months it serves as a winter retreat for visitors hardy enough to access the cabin from the Tilly Jane Sno-Park. The Guard Station can usually only be accessed by skis or snowshoes, as the Cloud Cap road is closed from late October until early July.
Guests can access the cabin following a 9-mile, gently sloping road, or via the historic Tilly Jane Ski Trail, which is roughly 2.7 miles with an elevation gain of 1,900 feet. Skis with skins or snowshoes are highly recommended and travelers should be prepared for extreme weather conditions. The TJ Ski Trail is poorly marked due to the 2008 Gnarl Ridge Fire so be on notice. Guests should be experienced in backcountry travel and survival skills. Guests must also bring several of their own amenities.
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Cell service at Tilly Jane Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain54°41°
- ThuSunny54°42°
- FriSunny61°41°
- SatSlight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny, 23% chance of rain45°32°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain46°33°
Nearby camping
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Tilly Jane Campground/Day Use
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Parkdale
Cloud Cap Saddle Campground
Campground · 0.4 mi · Parkdale
Camp site
Dispersed · 1.6 mi · Government Camp
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Parkdale share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.6 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 1.8 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 2.1 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 2.1 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 2.3 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
- 2.5 mi
Camp site
Government Camp, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mt. Hood National Forest
Location and contact
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