Spout Springs Ski Area and Resort

Spout Springs Ski Area is closed for the 2024-2025 season. 

Spout Springs Ski Area is located at an elevation of approximately 4,920 feet and has a long history as a destination location. The ski area permit boundary includes 1,413 acres and 13 downhill runs that are accessed via two fixed-grip double chairlifts. A portion of these runs are illuminated for night skiing. The nordic system within the permit area includes more than 20 miles of trails that range from beginner to advanced difficulty. The base area features two large chalet-style buildings that serve as the main lodge and rental shop. 

UPDATE - January 2023: In July 2022, the Umatilla National Forest released a “Request for Expression of Interest” for someone to manage and operate Spout Springs. The purpose of that outreach was to gauge the level of interest from individuals or entities in operating the ski area including ideas for expanded recreation opportunities on the site. The Forest Service’s goal is to see Spout Springs once again serving our communities so the RFEI was also intended to help determine next steps based on community interest. Following the announcement, Umatilla National Forest staff received numerous phone calls, emails and messages, including over a dozen formal responses with various proposals for year-round recreation opportunities. The Umatilla National Forest is working with property and realty staff within the federal government to determine potential steps to move forward, which could include a competitive process to advertise and select an operator to initially operate under a Special Use Permit for government owned facilities OR sell the infrastructure. If a sale occurred the business and improvements would belong to the owner of the ski area, but the land would remain in federal ownership. The Forest Service provides and administers a Special Use Permit that allows Spout Springs to operate on National Forest Lands.

This process takes time, but we will share updates on the Forest website as they are available. To receive email notifications regarding Spout Springs Ski Area, please contact Christopher Dennis at christopher.dennis2@usda.gov. 

Umatilla National Forest Contacts:

Johnny Collin, Walla Walla District Ranger – johnny.collin@usda.gov

Umatilla National Forest - sm.fs.umainquiries@usda.gov