Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge stands at approximately 6,000 feet elevation on the south slope of Mount Hood in Oregon, roughly 60 miles east of Portland and 2 miles above the Government Camp community via US Route 26. Built between 1936 and 1938 as a Works Progress Administration project during the Great Depression, the lodge is a National Historic Landmark and one of the finest examples of American rustic craftsmanship: hand-hewn timber beams, hand-wrought ironwork, hand-woven textiles, and murals executed by artists employed through federal relief programs are visible throughout every public area. The exterior stone masonry uses basalt quarried from the surrounding volcanic landscape. Guest rooms range from compact Historic Bunk Rooms — furnished in period-appropriate spartan style — to standard Chalet Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Fireplace Suites with views of the Hood River Valley or Cascade ridgeline. Year-round skiing on Palmer Glacier via the Timberline Ski Area operates directly from the front entrance, making this one of only a handful of ski-in/ski-out lodges in the Pacific Northwest and the only resort in North America with year-round lift-served skiing. The Cascade Dining Room serves three meals daily with a seasonal Oregon-focused menu. The Ram's Head Bar offers après-ski drinks, cocktails, and lighter fare in an atmosphere of taxidermy, fireside warmth, and WPA-era artwork. An outdoor heated pool is open year-round. There is no spa or fitness center, and the lodge's remote mountain location means cell service can be limited. Summer wildflower meadows, hiking trails on Mount Hood, and stellar stargazing augment the skiing-season appeal. Advance reservations are strongly advised during ski season (November through May) and summer wildflower season (mid-July through August).