Mt. Hood is a magnet in the winter. The white slopes beckon with the fun of skiing and snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing and the opportunity to cozy into a snowy setting and reunite with nature.
These family-friendly lodging options fit the bill for ski and snowboard vacations, offering nearby access to the slopes and snow parks, exciting experiences and authentic après-ski gatherings to make your wintertime Mt. Hood visit even more memorable.
As a bonus, these lodges all offer wintertime deals for skiers to make your winter getaway more streamlined and more affordable, and most have car-free transportation options to access Mt. Hood.
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
Cooper Spur is located 12 miles east of Mt. Hood Meadows, halfway to Hood River. The rustic resort is tucked into the north slope of Mt. Hood National Forest at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The historic resort includes a series of peeled log structures including the main restaurant, the hotel lodge with three condos and six hotel rooms, plus six standalone cabins and a larger private log home. All of the lodging, with the exception of the six hotel rooms, feature a cozy private fireplace.
Cooper Spur offers Nordic skiing and snowshoeing as well as lift-accessed skiing and snow tubing at nearby Cooper Spur Ski Area.
The Crooked Tree Restaurant and Tavern acts as a gathering place with an upbeat atmosphere for guests and locals to enjoy meals featuring locally sourced ingredients. In the winter, the tavern atmosphere is a true après-ski vibe right down to the liftline cable rope you’ll find your feet resting on at the bar.
Transportation is provided to Mt. Hood Meadows for guests with advanced notice. Prices range from $119-129 for hotel rooms, mid-$200s for condos and cabins and $400–500 for the log private home. Cooper Spur offers discounted lift tickets to Mt. Hood Meadows for guests throughout the winter.
Timberline Lodge
Timberline Lodge is the permiere ski-in, ski-out resort in Oregon. The super-popular 60-room lodge located on the slopes of Timberline Ski Area sits at an elevation of 5,960-feet, just below the Palmer Glacier. This Great Depression-era lodge was constructed in 1937 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
Built expressly as a ski lodge, guests are greeted in from the slopes by a warming fire in the towering stone hearth and welcomed by the lodge’s resident St. Bernards. The lodge is host to annual holiday traditions as well as frequent food and wine gatherings and adventure opportunities, including guided full moon snowshoe tours.
The cozy guest rooms feature original handcrafted furniture and iconic Pendleton blankets. Bunk rooms can sleep up to 10 guests while the more intimate fireplace rooms accommodate up to six guests. The newly-remodeled heated outdoor pool and hot tub is a welcome respite. On-site restaurants include the Rams Head Bar (those views!) and the Cascade Dining room. Dining and lodging deals are offered throughout the winter.
Pro tip: Stay at Timberline Lodge during non-peak days, Monday through Thursday, for an intimate winter experience (and likely more availability too). You’ll enjoy the lodge’s charm without the rush of weekend crowds.
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
The Best Western Plus Hood River Inn sits on the banks of the Columbia River Gorge, a 30-mile drive from the slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows. Visitors can enjoy the more temperate climate in Hood River at night, while hitting the slopes during the day. This active community boasts great restaurants, brewpubs and nightlife located downtown, or stay in and enjoy the highly-rated Riverside restaurant and lounge onsite featuring homemade pastas and fresh seafood with panoramic views of the Columbia.
The hotel offers 194 guest rooms including river-view rooms and suites with up to three bedrooms. The Inn also features a large year-round heated outdoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, plus a dry rock sauna — all the more appreciated after a day on Mt. Hood. A network of walking paths is accessed from the Inn’s shoreline path to various destinations along the river.
The Best Western Plus Hood River Inn offers a Mt. Hood Special discounted room rate for skiers. The Inn combines a Columbia River Gorge experience with winter fun on Mt. Hood.
Collins Lake Resort
Collins Lake Resort is located in the village of Government Camp. This resort offers both luxury chalets and grand lodges ideal for big groups and families alike. The resort location is within walking distance of the restaurants and services in the village of Government Camp as well as the snow tubing and adventure park at Skibowl East. Within the resort, guests can relax in the heated outdoor pool, jetted hot tub and sauna.
Collins Lake Resort is a pickup location for the winter shuttle to Timberline Lodge via the Mt. Hood Express. The resort also offers discount ski and stay lift tickets at Mt. Hood Skibowl.
Mt. Hood Oregon Resort
The Mt. Hood Oregon Resort is a secluded getaway in the town of Welches. Celebrated as a golf and spa destination, the resort holds its own as an ideal setting for a ski getaway. The resort offers 157 guest rooms, suites and villas; the onsite Altitude restaurant features seasonal gourmet Northwest cuisine, with Mallards Pub offering a casual relaxed atmosphere.
The 5,000 square-foot luxury spa at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort is a welcome reprieve after a long day on the slopes (under renovations for winter 24/25). The full-service spa offers a range of services from massages to hydrating facials and a stunning relaxation area with lush forest views. The resort also features an outdoor pool heated to 80 degrees year-round, as we all as year-round golf on the Thistle and Pine Cone nines, conditions permitting.
Guests can take the Mt. Hood Express shuttles from Welches to local ski and activity areas.
