Mt Hood Forest 2-Day
August 30 - Sept 1, 2025
Enjoy this end-of-summer romp through Cascade mountain forests and eastslope meadows
Two National Ranking Events (NRE sanctioning in progress) with standard OUSA Competitive and Open Classes
For competitive and recreational participants
Saturday August 30: Model events and recreation activities
Sunday August 31: Skyline Sno-Park, hosted by Mt Hood Orienteering
Monday September 1: Billy Bob Sno-Park, hosted by Columbia River Orienteering Club
Registration Information
Quick links
Accommodations and camping information
Saturday model events
Saturday recreation activities
Social dinner
Souvenir hat
Monday Event Details
On Monday you will park at Billy Bob Sno-Park where you will find the welcome center and check-in table.
Walk about 1 km to the Start
The Finish will be near the parking
Please note that the are east of Billy Bob Sno-Park and south of FS-44 is under embargo for this event. Please remain west of Billy Bob Sno-Park if you visit the area before September 1.
GPS Coordinates: 45.4038, -121.4517. See the event bulletin for driving directions and parking information
Event Staff
Director: Mike (electro) Bruns
Registrar:
Course setters: Jill McBee, John Crowther
Course vetter: Neal Barlow
OUSA course consultant:
Photos from the 2024 Mt Hood Daze NRE at Billy Bob Sno-Park
Accommodations and camping information
Camping
Approaching from the west, there are a number of Forest Service campgrounds along Hwy 26. Unfortunately these appear to be 100% reserved already for our dates except for one which has a number of sites available as of June 8
Still Creek campground . Potable water, pit toilet, no shower, close to Trillium Lake.
Approaching from the north there are a number of Forest Service campgrounds along Hwy 35. The following have 1/3 first-come-first-served sites and 2/3 reservable. These two have reservations available as of June 8
Nottingham campground. No potable water but it is on Upper Hood River.
Sherwood campground. No potable water but it is on Upper Hood River.
Other non-reservable National Forest Campgrounds can be seen on Google Maps, search for "camping". These are generally good, but with no potable water. Note that Pebble Ford Campground is within the embargo area and should not be used by Day 2 competitors.
Most of the National Forest land is open for dispersed camping. Turn onto a gravel track, find a turnout, and camp. No facilities, bring your own water. If using Forest Service land for dispersed camping, please be aware of the embargo area for the Billy Bob NRE. If you are camping south of Dufur Valley Road, please avoid the 2 miles west of Billy Bob Sno-Park. Any dispersed camping North of Dufur Valley Road is fine.
Further to the north are two county parks with excellent camping, water and showers. They are both 100% first-come-first-served. These are big parks and landing a site at one of these may be possible even on Labor Day weekend if you arrive early enough. Check their websites for current fullness, updated every few hours.
Toll Bridge Park, Parkdale, https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/tollbridgepark2
This park features 4 group campsites that might appeal to groups of families.Tucker Park, Hood River, https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/tuckerpark2
Jill and Rick McBee are offering camping on their property which is essentially next door to Tucker Park south of Hood River. RVs and Tents. Contact Jill and Rick for details.
Hotels
The Best Western in Government Camp offers a good hotel experience with breakfast included.
The historic Balch Hotel in Dufur is a destination unto itself. It is a 25 min drive to Billy Bob Sno-Park and 60 min to Skyline Sno-Park.
AirBnB/VRBO
Many options. Try looking in Government Camp and for better value (and more driving) check out the towns to the west: Rhododendron, Zigzag, Welches.
Saturday model events
Saturday recreation activities
Social dinner
Souvenir hat
Contact
This form will send a message directly to the meet director for Mt Hood Forest 2-Day - Day 2 Billy Bob