Site Open
Recreation Region: Deschutes NF - Bend/Sunriver/La Pine Area
Meissner Sno-Park/Trailhead
Formerly known as the Tangent area, the sno-park was renamed in memory Virginia Meissner, who taught cross-country skiing in Central Oregon for many years. She also wrote several books on hiking and skiing in the Cascades. This sno-park is one of the most popular winter recreation sites in Central Oregon. Summer usage is light with road access to many popular bike trails.
There are restroom facilities at this site.
General Information
For more information call Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District Office:
- 541-383-4000
Visit our Deschutes National Forest SnoPark page for more information.
Sno-Park Permit required November 1 - April 30.
Area closed to dogs November 1 - May 1. Closed to snowmobiles. The Bend Municipal Watershed is closed to dogs, bikes, horses, snowmobiles, camping and all fires.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.98438055
Longitude: -121.5267139
Directions
From Bend,OR: Travel west on Cascade Lakes Highway (46) approximately15 miles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
