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Recreation Region: Hood River Ranger District

Little John Sno-Park & Campground

This site is primarily a shared use winter recreation area, but also has a small campground for use in the summer. Information board, warming shelter and a vault toilet are available. Room for 40 vehicles. Trailer parking allowed.

Winter

Our field rangers publish a weekly snow conditions report during the winter.

The snow play hill is limited to inner tubes and sliding discs only. No sleds, toboggans, snowboards, skis, snowmobiles, etc. Please read safety information posted on the information board at the snow play hill. Many serious injuries occur here due to unsafe behavior.

Safety recommendations:

  • Adult supervision at all times
  • Everyone, but especially children under 12, should wear helmets when enjoying winter sports
  • Only one tube on a run at a time
  • Walk up the hill on the sides to avoid collisions

Summer

Little John Campground is open for first-come, first-served camping during summer months and is managed by the Forest Service. While use can be heavy in the winter, it's generally less busy during the summer months.

Reservations

This campground is first come, first served and does not take reservations.

General Information

State of Oregon Sno-Park permit required November 1 through April 30.

Only tubes or plastic sleds allowed on hill. PROHIBITED: Snowmobiles, sleds, toboggans, skis, and snowboards.

Day Use:
Oregon State Sno-Park Permit required November 01 - April 30:
$4 per vehicle per day
$9 per three day (consecutive)
$25 per annual

Winter: Sno-park permit required.
Summer: Campground fees are $10/campsite/night. Cash or check only.  First-come, first-served.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.37222222

Longitude: -121.5647222

Directions

30 miles south of Hood River on Oregon Highway 35.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 18, 2025