Winter Sports
There are 18 Sno-Parks for winter recreation that access national forest lands within Colville National Forest (5 non-motorized and 12 motorized). Washington State Sno-Park permits are required at these sites from November 1st to April 30th.
Types of winter recreation sites:
- Motorized Sno-Park: Snowmobile Sno-Parks (Open to both motorized and non-motorized winter recreation)
- Non-motorized Sno-Park: Non-Motorized Sno-Parks (Open to non-motorized activities like cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and snow play)
- Staging Area: *Sno-Park Permit NOT required at staging areas. Staging areas provide available parking depending on conditions. Grooming is not guaranteed at staging areas. (Open to both motorized and non-motorized winter recreation)
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49° North Mountain Resort
Site Open
Washington state's best kept secret, 49° North Mountain Resort truly offers adventures for everyone. This traditional Northwest resort is blessed with wide open groomed runs, moguls, powder, and…
Albian Hill Sno-Park
Site Open
Located on the Three Rivers Ranger District off of Albian road on Sherman Pass.
Antoine #304
This 5.3 mile more difficult trail travels the northwest side of Bonaparte Mountain passing by Napol's Cabin. Trail #304 then continues on through an Old Growth stand of Douglas fir and then goes…
Bead Lake
Site Open
This is a relatively large lake in a mountainous setting of well timbered hills. The water is of extreme clarity. The west side of the lake is predominately residential. Often used for fishing,…
Bead Lake Boat Launch
Site Closed
This boat launch provides public access to beautiful Bead Lake and Bead Lake Trail #127. Parking is limited. The lake has four dispersed campsites located along the lakeshore which are accessed by…
Bonaparte Sno-Park
Site Open
Bonaparte Sno-park is located in the Mount Baker/Methow region. This Sno-Park features 52 miles of motorized, snowmobiling trails. Located on the Forest Service Road 3200 and 3200-30. Plowed road…
Bulldog Staging Area
Site Open
This pull off along Boulder Creek Road does not provide access for day-use parking. The stagging area is designed for pick up and drop offs only.Â
Crawfish Sno-Park
Site Open
Crawfish Sno-park is located in the Mount Baker/Methow region used primarily by Snowmobilers. This Sno-park features 33 miles of motorized snowmobiling trails.No toilet facility is available. Toilet…
Deer Creek Summit North Trailhead / Sno-Park
Site Open
Deer Creek Summit North Trailhead/Sno-Park is a wide gravel turnout just off the Summit of Boulder Deer Creek County Road # 602. This is a large parking lot that can accommodate large truck trailer…
Deer Creek Summit South Trailhead / Sno-Park
Site Open
Located at the summit of the Boulder Deer Highway (County Road 602) on the south side of the highway.In the winter season, Deer Creek offers 12 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails available for…