Lodging Mt. Hood Meadows ?

[Pete in Idaho]

Think of going midweek to Mt Hood Meadows, anyone give me some ideas on lodging not too far away. Never skied there before. Cheap, close, restaurant close. Thanks

 

[Tom Co.]

When we went there a while back we stayed in Hood River. There are lots of good eats and drinks there and good options for lodging. Hood River is about 35 miles from MHM.

 

[pchewn]

Government Camp is closer (11 miles) and has lodging. Everything was empty when I was there on Thursday/Friday. There is no snow. Meadows has lifts open that put you on the top of runs without adequate snow. If it were me, I'd wait a bit longer for more snow, especially if you have to spring for lodging.....

 

[PNWRod]

How about Fernie? It's closer to you.

 

[New2]

Cooper Spur Resort is owned by Meadows, so it's the only lodging spot with lift ticket discounts. It's got a restaurant on-site, but otherwise it's a bit of a drive from anything, and like 20-25 minutes to Meadows itself. Hood River is a small city with lots of options--I recommend hitting the Full Sail Brewpub. Government Camp is closer and more tourist-focused, but you can still find decent deals. Skibowl's right there, providing a nice night-skiing option if you want it, as well as fantastic nachos, but there are other restaurants too. And there's a lot of less expensive VRBO and Airbnb spots further west, around Rhododendron, Welches, and Mt. Hood Village if you want to drive a bit farther. An assortment of restaurants out that way, too.