Government Camp
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon
Government Camp is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clackamas County, Oregon, with 179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,416 ft (1,346 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rhododendron, 4.6 miles W.
- 179residents (2020 Census)
- 4,416 ftelevation · 1,346 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 239 / sq mipopulation density
- 97028ZIP code
About Government Camp
Government Camp is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, on the base of Mount Hood and north of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. It is the only town within 5 miles (8 km) of Mount Hood and therefore is the de facto "mountain town" or "ski town". It is the gateway to several ski resorts, with the most popular being Timberline Lodge and Mount Hood Skibowl. Government Camp also has its own, smaller ski resort, Summit Pass.
The community is located within the Mount Hood Corridor on U.S. Route 26 (the Mount Hood Highway), near its intersection with Oregon Route 35 and the Barlow Pass summit of the Cascade Range. As of the 2020 census, Government Camp had a population of 179. The government's 2016 estimate indicated a population of 121 persons.
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Government Camp had 179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 239 per sq mi (92 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Government Camp at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Clackamas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 179 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,416 ft (1,346 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3022° N, 121.7526° W |
| ZIP code | 97028 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4130250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Government Camp
- Rhododendron4.6 mi W
- Mount Hood Villages11.7 mi W
- Parkdale16.5 mi NE
- Sportsmans Park18.3 mi E
- Mount Hood18.4 mi NE
- Wamic23.0 mi E
- Pine Hollow23.3 mi E
- Pine Grove23.3 mi SE
- Odell25.0 mi N
- North Bonneville, WA25.7 mi NW
- Sandy25.9 mi W
- Cascade Locks26.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Government Camp
What county is Government Camp in?
Government Camp is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the population of Government Camp, OR?
179 people lived in Government Camp at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Government Camp, OR?
The ZIP code of Government Camp is 97028.
What is the elevation of Government Camp?
4,416 feet (1,346 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Government Camp?
Rhododendron (4.6 mi), Mount Hood Villages (11.7 mi), Parkdale (16.5 mi), Sportsmans Park (18.3 mi), Mount Hood (18.4 mi).
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