Openings · last 7 days
4
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232836
When Tollgate reopens
Tollgate's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 52 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026): 11 reserved · 41 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
No online availability right now
Of the 52 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026): 11 reserved · 41 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 52
Reserved (of online inventory)11 / 11
Of the 52 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026): 11 reserved · 41 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Tollgate
Overview
Tollgate Campground is one of the most convenient to Portland, making it a great headquarters for exploring the Mt. Hood area. It stands in the southwestern shadow of Oregon's highest point, Mt. Hood. The campground provides access to a variety of trails, as well as historic sites, including spots along the famed Oregon Trail.
Recreation
A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are available in the area. The nearly 10-mile Pioneer Bridle Trail passes through the campground. A replica of the original Barlow Road tollgate is just east of the campground. The gate was used by travelers along the Oregon Trail from 1879 to 1919.
A day-use picnic area at the campground, providing access to the scenic surroundings, as well as the nearby river and Camp Creek. Anglers enjoy the sport of catch-and-release fishing for small trout and whitefish.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Parking surfaces are dirt and gravel and sometimes uneven. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
An adjacent picnic shelter can be reserved for day use and can accommodate up to 30 people and 10 vehicles. It is equipped with multiple tables and pedestal grills.
Natural Features
The campground is located in the Mt. Hood National Forest, approximately 32 miles southeast of Portland, at an elevation of about 2,100 feet. The campground sits on the north bank of the Zigzag River, just east of the community of Rhododendron, in a humid, semi-subtropic environment of Douglas fir and cedar trees.
Tollgate Campground was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and some historic features, such as rock fireplaces and a reconstructed picnic shelter still remain.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is 2.5 miles from the town of Zigzag, which offers a variety of services, including lodging, eateries and a variety of shops.
14 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups10 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKMax party 12
Getting there
From Portland, travel southeast on Highway 26 for about 32 miles.
Mt. Hood, OR503-630-5721
BikingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural Site
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232836 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232836 · Tollgate · OR5 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Tollgate?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 52 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Tollgate. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Tollgate?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Tollgate in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 8 over the last 90.
Which sites at Tollgate fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 8 of those 10 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Does Tollgate have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 52 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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