Four distinct seasons in Government Camp shape a diverse growing calendar.
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Quick Facts
USDA Zones
4a-5b
Last Frost
Mar 1 - Jun 15
First Frost
Sep 1 - Nov 15
Town Area
478 acres
Hardiness Zone Range
Growing Season
What Grows in Government Camp
Plants suited to Oregon's climate and zones 4a-5b.
Growing Challenges in Oregon
West side: excessive rain and overcast skies reduce sun for warm-season crops
East side: arid conditions (8-15 inches rainfall) require irrigation
Slug pressure is extreme in western Oregon
Mountain areas have very short seasons (60-90 frost-free days)
Environmental Intelligence
Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.
Total Sites
22
Risk Level
Low
Primary Concern
1 brownfield site
Sources Checked
Severity Distribution
Highest-Severity Sites
MT HOOD MEADOWS OREG., LLC
Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)
ODOT, GOVERNMENT CAMP MAINT.
Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)
SUMMIT CHEVRON
Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)
TIMBERLINE LODGE
Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)
TIMBERLINE LODGE
Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)
Know Before You Grow
- •Underground tanks can leak petroleum products. Soil testing near former gas stations is recommended.
- •Raised beds with imported soil can reduce exposure risk near brownfield sites.
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Government Camp Average
- ●USDA Zones 4a-5b
- ●Generic soil type for the area
- ●State-average frost dates
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- ✓Your exact hardiness zone
- ✓Your SSURGO soil type & pH
- ✓Your sun exposure from LiDAR
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Key Growing Facts for Government Camp, Oregon
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4a-5b (USDA PHZM 2023)
- Last Spring Frost: Mar 1 - Jun 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
- First Fall Frost: Sep 1 - Nov 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
- Land Area: 478 acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
- FIPS Code: 4130250
Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zone is Government Camp, Oregon?
Government Camp is in USDA hardiness zones 4a-5b, according to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones are based on average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991-2020 weather data.
What vegetables grow in Government Camp?
Government Camp's zones 4a-5b support a range of vegetables. Common options for Oregon include Hazelnut, Blueberry, Grape (Pinot Noir), Kale, Hop. For site-specific recommendations scored against your parcel's soil, drainage, and sun data, use the Growable Ground report for your address.
What is the growing season in Government Camp?
The growing season in Government Camp follows Oregon's frost window: last spring frost around Mar 1 - Jun 15 and first fall frost around Sep 1 - Nov 15, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020). Frost dates vary by elevation and microclimate.
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