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Flag Point Lookout

Flag Point Lookout is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.

Type
National forest campground
Location
Oregon
Coordinates
45.31778, -121.46528
Hookups
No hookups
Activities
Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Map
Open in OpenStreetMap
Phone
541-467-2291

Amenities

  • Reservable sites

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About Flag Point Lookout

Overview Flag Point Lookout is situated on the eastern side of Mt. Hood and is surrounded by the Badger Creek Wilderness, the lookout boasts a spectacular panorama view of snow-covered treetops and rugged Cascade peaks. It provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, as well as winter sports. During summer driving conditions the lookout can be accessed by driving, 4WD or AWD is highly recommended. During winter driving conditions, the lookout can only be accessed by skiing, snowmobiling or snowshoeing either 10 or 17 miles from a parking area at Billybob Sno-park or Little John Sno-park. Winter driving conditions can occur in early fall and persist late into the spring.  A Northwest Forest Pass is required for the parking area at Billy Bob Sno-park, annual or day passes can be purchased in person at the Hood River Ranger Station or online at https://www.discovernw.org/annual-northwest-forest-pass. An ODOT Sno-park pass is required for parking at Little John Sno-park and can be purchased at local vendors or online at https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/vehicle/sno_park_permits.aspx. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Basic overnight amenities such as a wood heating stove, gas cook stove, full size bed, cooking utensils, firewood, and a pit toilet are provided. Recreation In the summer months, visitors enjoy hiking, horseback rid

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Nearby RV services

Dump station
Washington State Parks · 28 mi
Water fill
None mapped within 50 mi
Propane
Chevron · 32 mi
Low clearances
None mapped within 10 mi
Off-road routes
397 designated routes (566 mi) within 10 mi

Other places to stay nearby

NameTypeDistanceFeeHookups
Fifteenmile Campground Private campground 2.3 mi — —
Fifteenmile National forest campground 2.3 mi — —
Small campsite Private campground 4.0 mi — —
Small Campsite Private campground 4.1 mi — —
Stone Oven Campsite Private campground 4.5 mi — —
Badger Lake National forest campground 4.5 mi — —

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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.