Climbing permit purchaseFirst-come
No advance reservation needed; purchase on Recreation.gov before your climb. Trip window: 2026-01-01 → 2026-12-31.
U.S. Forest Service · OR
Mount Hood Summit
Climbing permits for travel above 9,500 feet on Mount Hood, required year-round with no daily limit.
Permit requireddayUseTechnical snow climb
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
QuotaA climbing permit is required year-round for anyone traveling above 9,500 feet; there is no limit on the number of permits issued.
GroupEach climber needs a permit; at least one party member must carry copies for the group.
Fees$20 single-trip (3-day) permit or $50 annual permit.
TransferPermits are issued per climber and are valid immediately on purchase.
SafetyCrevasses, fumaroles, falling ice, and rapidly changing weather make this a technical climb; most ascents happen in spring.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
TILLY JANE GUARD STATION
Reservable · Reservation Fee: $6.00 (non-refundable) Recreation Fee: $200.00 per night, two night minimum/maximum required
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
STILL CREEK
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 3021Aug 3125
Availability: Recreation.gov
Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 282Aug 29—Aug 3010Aug 3112
Availability: Recreation.gov
NOTTINGHAM CAMPGROUND
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov