XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Deschutes National Forest SnoPark Information

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Areas

Deschutes NF-Bend/Sunriver/La Pine Area
Snow-capped peaks, rivers, lakes, wildlife, and trails in this high desert area makes for some of the best recreation in Oregon. Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, and riding are some popular activities in this beautiful place.
Dutchman Sno-Park/Trailhead
Edison Butte Sno-Park/Staging Area/Trailhead
Meissner Sno-Park/Trailhead
Skyliners Sno-Park/Trailhead
Swampy Lakes Sno-Park/Trailhead
Vista Butte Sno-Park
Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno-Park
Kapka Sno-Park
Deschutes NF-Crescent Area
Quiet and remote area of the Deschutes National Forest
Crescent Lake Sno-Park
Junction Sno-Park
Deschutes NF-Sisters-Metolius Area
Near the beautiful town of Sisters and the Metolius River on the Deschutes National Forest.
Lower Three Creek Sno-Park
Upper Three Creek Sno-Park
Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF
In November of 1990, Newberry National Volcanic Monument was created within the boundaries of Deschutes National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this monument provides a unique opportunity to view the Lava Lands of central Oregon. Newberry National Volcanic National Monument includes 54,000+ acres of lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features in central Oregon. The highest point within the Monument is the summit Paulina Peak (7,985 ft.), showcasing views of the Cascades, Newberry Caldera and across the High Desert.

Although commonly referred to as Newberry Crater, the "crater" is in fact a caldera formed when the overlying rocks collapse when a magma chamber is emptied. The caldera stretches across 17 square miles in the heart of the volcano. The 1,200 square mile volcano (about the size of Rhode Island) remains very active to this day. Newberry is both seismically and geothermally active. Geologists believe the caldera sits over a shallow magma body only 2 to 5 kilometers deep. Visitors see numerous cinder cones and vents (over 400 throughout the area), miles of basalt flows, as well as rhyolite flows of obsidian.
- For up-to-date facts on Newberry Volcano, click here.
- Read the latest version of Volcanic Vistas.
- Enjoy this video highlighting the accessibility of Lava Lands Visitor Center!
10 Mile Sno-Park
6 Mile Sno-Park