I spent four nights here with my 32-foot trailer, two kids, and our dog, Pepper. June sun. Cool nights. Tall trees. You know what? It felt like a forest hug with hookups.
If you’d like even more detail (plus a heap of photos), check out my full review with extra photos that I posted on the Log Cabin Resort & RV Park blog.
The quick snapshot
- Dates: mid-June, Monday to Friday
- Rig: 32' travel trailer, half-ton tow
- Site: back-in near a walking path to the river
- Rate: about $68 a night with taxes
- Goal: a mix of work, hikes, and s’mores
Check-in and first look
The gatehouse staff smiled and moved fast. Two forms, two stickers, and we were in. The roads are wide. My nerves dropped. Big pines and cedars line the loops. It smells like rain and sap. The park sits off Highway 26, so the front gets some road sound. Farther back, it’s quiet.
If you want the resort’s official amenity list or to reserve a spot, the page on rvonthego.com is an easy starting point.
My site and setup
Our spot was long and pretty level. I set the chocks, dropped the tongue, and hit the auto-level. Shore power worked first try. Water pressure was steady. Sewer cap fit tight with no wobble on the elbow. I love when gear just works.
The site pad was gravel with a picnic table and fire ring. Grass around the pad was trimmed. Trees gave shade but didn’t block my awning. I could open the slide all the way. No tree rub. Small win.
Hookups, like a quick tech note
- Power: 30/50 amp. Voltage stayed near 120 the whole week.
- Water: clean taste; I still ran the filter.
- Sewer: easy angle for the hose; I rinsed the black tank on day three.
- Cable: none on our loop.
- Dump station: there, but we had full hookups, so no line stress.
Wi-Fi and work test
Park Wi-Fi was spotty for me. Fine for email. Not great for video. I ran a Verizon hotspot. I saw 20–25 Mbps down at the picnic table, which felt wild under all those trees. Zoom held up. My team heard birds more than me.
The good stuff to do
Here’s the thing—this spot is a basecamp. We walked to the Salmon River Trail in ten minutes. The path is soft and mossy. The kids skipped rocks. Pepper slurped the cold water and then sneezed like it was spicy.
- Mirror Lake: 25 minutes up Highway 26. Go early. The lot fills by 9 a.m. That mirror shot of Mt. Hood? Yes, it’s real.
- Trillium Lake: easy stroll, big views, and a simple boardwalk.
- Timberline Lodge: about 35 minutes. We ate chili in the café and watched skiers in June. Wild.
- Local bites: I grabbed a breakfast burrito in Welches and a bag of marionberry hand pies. No notes. Just yes.
Amenities and little comforts
- Indoor pool and hot tub: clean, warm, and not too crowded on weekdays.
- Fitness room: basic, but the treadmill didn’t squeak.
- Laundry: six washers, six dryers. I used two. $3 a wash. Bring quarters.
- Bathhouses: hot water, steady pressure, older tile but spotless.
- Store: ice, firewood, a few hoses and fuses. Prices were fair.
- Dog area: fenced, with a bench. Pepper approved.
- Tiny House Village: we didn’t stay in one, but we peeked. Cute as can be.
Night sounds and neighbor vibes
Quiet hours ran true. One kid on a scooter kept popping by, but his dad reeled him in fast. We heard owls at 11 p.m. and a train way off once. No big deal. If you’re near the front, you may hear cars. Ask for the back loops if you’re a light sleeper.
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What bugged me
- Wi-Fi was hit and miss. Hotspots save the day.
- Some pads aren’t perfectly level. Bring blocks.
- Weekend traffic on 26 is a beast. Plan your grocery run early.
- A few sites were tight for big rigs with slides on both sides.
Weather and road notes
Mornings were 48–55°F. We used the furnace once. Bring layers. If you come in winter, chains are a thing. Black ice hides in the trees. I carry a folding shovel, just in case.
Family test and meal notes
We grilled smash burgers on the Blackstone and did s’mores right after. The kids called the pool “not too cold,” which is high praise. I made coffee at 6 a.m., sat by the river path, and wrote a few emails while mist rose off the water. Simple moments stick.
Pros and cons, plain and simple
Pros:
- Tall trees, real shade, and that mountain air
- Full hookups that actually work
- Indoor pool and hot tub for rainy days
- Easy drive to Mirror Lake, Trillium, and Timberline
- Friendly staff and clean bathhouses
Cons:
- Park Wi-Fi struggles
- Some road noise up front
- Not every site is dead level
- Weekends feel busy
I always skim the detailed camper feedback before booking, and Campendium’s collection of reviews and cell-signal reports for Mt. Hood Village gave me extra confidence about the site I chose.
Who should book it
- Families who like trails and pools
- Weekend skiers and snowboarders
- Remote workers with a hotspot
- First-time towers who want wide roads and easy parking
Rolling farther south on your RV calendar? You might dig a long weekend at 49er Village RV Resort in Plymouth, CA—think Gold Country wine tasting paired with easy full-hookup comfort.
What I’d do next time
Pick a back loop again. Bring extra leveling blocks. Hit Mirror Lake at sunrise. Try a tiny house for one night, just for fun. And keep cash for the laundry so I’m not hunting for quarters. If your Oregon RV loop continues, pencil in a night at Log Cabin Resort and RV Park to keep the full-hookup comfort rolling beside a serene lake.
My verdict
I’d come back. The setting feels classic Pacific Northwest—tall, green, and calm. Sure, the Wi-Fi made me grumble once. But the trees and the river path made me forget fast. If you want a clean, well-run base near Mt. Hood, this place hits the mark. Pack layers, bring a hotspot, and save space for a marionberry pie. You’ll thank me later.