Paradise Park Trailhead

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Mt. Hood Park Division Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

2,816 ft
Elevation

The Paradise Park Trailhead accesses Paradise Park Trail and the west side of the Mount Hood Wilderness.  It offers an outstanding view of Mount Hood while passing through meadows known for outstanding wildflowers. Provides access to: Paradise Park Trail #778

Getting there

From Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 22 miles east of Sandy and turn left (north) at Kiwanis Camp Road (Forest Road 2639) (approximately 0.6 mile east of milepost 48). Travel 1.2 miles on Kiwanis Camp Road to Forest Road 2639-021. Turn left (north) onto Forest Road 2639-021 and park in the parking area near the end of the road. 

45.31437, -121.81577 · 45°18'51.7"N 121°48'56.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 70°F in Aug, down to 35°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F373841455459697064534235
Low °F262628313641484845373026
Precip in12.69.69.47.85.84.00.91.13.18.412.714.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Paradise Park Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Paradise Park Trailhead?
No. Paradise Park Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Paradise Park Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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