Badger Creek Wilderness, Natural reserve in Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon, United States.

Badger Creek Wilderness is a protected forest area in Mount Hood National Forest with steep terrain and diverse plant life. The landscape transitions from dense coniferous forests in lower elevations to open alpine meadows and rocky ridges at higher elevations.

Badger Creek Wilderness was created in 1984, one of six designated wilderness areas within Mount Hood National Forest, alongside Mark O. Hatfield, Salmon-Huckleberry, Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson and Bull of the Woods. In 2026 the Grasshopper Fire burned over 93,000 acres, much of it inside the wilderness, destroying the Flag Point fire lookout despite firefighters' efforts; the US Forest Service closed many roads, trails and campgrounds.

The wilderness lies within the Cascade Range east of Mount Hood, and its three creeks—Badger, Little Badger and Tygh—drain glacial valleys below Lookout Mountain. The name comes from the badger, though the sources record no local naming story. Visitors today hike about 55 miles of developed trails past Badger Lake and the Flag Point fire lookout site.

Hiking is best in early morning or late afternoon hours when the trails are less crowded. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear, bring plenty of water, and prepare for changing weather since conditions shift rapidly in this terrain.

Badger Creek Wilderness was designated in 1984 and covers 29,057 acres (11,759 ha), one of six wilderness areas in Mount Hood National Forest. Its three creeks, Badger, Little Badger and Tygh, cut steep glacial valleys below Lookout Mountain, which rises to 6,525 feet (1,989 m).