Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge is a Rustic lodge in Government Camp, Oregon, and a filming location for The Shining (1980). Built in 1937, it was designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by United States Forest Service (USDA), Mt. Hood National Forest; operated under special use permit by RLK and Company since 1955.

Location: 27500 E Timberline Road, Government Camp, Oregon, USA

Verified facts

• Located in Government Camp
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0787, SRC-0788, SRC-3083
• Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0789, SRC-0788, SRC-3084, SRC-2923
• Built in 1937
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0790, SRC-0788, SRC-0791
• Architectural style: Rustic
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0789, SRC-0788, SRC-3085, SRC-2923, SRC-6067
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0791, SRC-0789, SRC-2923
• Appeared in The Shining (movie, 1980)
  confidence 80/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-0792, SRC-0788, SRC-3086, SRC-3875, SRC-6005, SRC-6006, SRC-6007, SRC-9844
• Owned by United States Forest Service (USDA), Mt. Hood National Forest; operated under special use permit by RLK and Company since 1955 (since 1937)
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0791, SRC-13744, SRC-13745

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0787 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Timberline Lodge (NRIS 73001572) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0788 — Wikipedia — Timberline Lodge (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0789 — The Oregon Encyclopedia (Oregon Historical Society) — Timberline Lodge, by Sarah Munro (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0790 — Timberline Lodge (official) — About Us / Our History (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0791 — USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest — Timberline Lodge & Ski Area (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0792 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — The Shining (1980) (Tier 3, specialist_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10084 — Travel Oregon (official state tourism) — Timberline Lodge (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13744 — https://www.timberlinelodge.com/about-us/rlk-company-sustainability (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-13745 — https://www.friendsoftimberline.org/partners (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-2923 — The Living New Deal (University of California, Berkeley) — Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood OR (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3083 — Travel Oregon (official Oregon state tourism) — Timberline Lodge (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3084 — Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD), University of Washington Libraries — Timberline Lodge (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3085 — Clio — Timberline Lodge (entry 2501) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3086 — Interiors — An Online Publication about Architecture and Film: The Shining (1980) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3875 — atlasobscura.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4810 — Timberline Lodge (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6005 — ScreenRant — Where Was The Shining Filmed? The Real Overlook Hotel Location Explained (Tier 3, entertainment_media; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6006 — Only In Your State — I Survived a Night at the Oregon Lodge Where 'The Shining' Was Filmed (Tier 3, travel_media; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6007 — Fangoria — Every Big Hotel Has Got A Ghost: Watch THE SHINING At The Overlook (Tier 3, entertainment_media; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6067 — Timberline Lodge, Government Camp Oregon — Historic Structures (Tier 3, architecture_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9844 — National Forest Foundation — Unforgettable Experiences: Timberline Lodge Ski Area (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where was The Shining filmed?

Timberline Lodge, in Government Camp, Oregon, is a real-world filming location used for The Shining.

Can you visit Timberline Lodge?

Yes — Timberline Lodge is open to the public. Hours: Open year-round (mountain resort/hotel); day visitors welcome to lobby, dining and grounds. Admission: Free to enter the lodge; charges apply for lodging, dining, lift tickets and activities.

Who designed Timberline Lodge?

Timberline Lodge was designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood.

Where is Timberline Lodge located?

Timberline Lodge is located in Government Camp, Oregon.