Sno-Parks on Mt. Hood
Oregon has more than 100 sno-parks, which were created to allow the public to enjoy the amazing winter recreation opportunities the state has to offer. Most sno-parks are on national forest system lands - and more than 20 are located on Mt. Hood National Forest!
The Oregon sno-park permit system raises funds used by the department of transportation to plow the parking lots. Learn more about the Oregon Department of Transportation Sno-Park Permit program.
List of Sno-Parks
Sno-Parks
- Barlow Pass Sno-Park
- Bennett Pass Sno-Park
- Billy Bob Sno-Park*
- Boy Scout Camp Sno-Park**
- Little John Sno-Park
- Pocket Creek Sno-Park
- Tilly Jane Sno-Park
- White River East Sno-Park
- White River West Sno-Park
Ski Areas
*Billy Bob Sno-Park does NOT require a Sno-Park Permit, but a $5 day-use fee is required Nov. 1 through Apr. 30. Visit one of our offices to pick up a recreation pass.
**Boy Scout Camp Sno-Park is available for public use, but the lodge is private. Do not enter the Boy Scout lodge.
Parking
- A valid Sno-Park Permit is required for parking November 1 to April 30 at all Mt. Hood sno-parks (excluding Billy Bob Sno-Park). All parking lots for the ski resorts require sno-park permits.
- Sno-parks frequently reach capacity. Have a back-up plan (or two!) in case the sno-park you visit is full. Consider planning your trip for times that might be less busy, especially weekdays.
- Do not park on highways. This is illegal and you may be cited. It also creates major safety and congestion issues.
- Do not park in areas marked with “No Parking” signs. This can prevent visitors and emergency vehicles from entering/exiting the area. Vehicles that are illegally parked may receive citations.
- If parking a regular vehicle in a space designated for the length of a vehicle towing a trailer, please pull forward to allow two vehicles to park in the space. This maximizes parking opportunities for everyone.
Camping & Overnight Parking
- Overnight camping is allowed in all sno-parks on Mt. Hood except for Timberline Lodge, Summit rest area, and Government Camp Loop. Some sno-parks, like Trillium Sno-Park, only allow overnight parking in designated parking spots. Comply with all rules posted on signs or risk being towed.
- Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited per forest order.
- Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.
- Visitors should not camp on snow or in a snow cave within 300 feet of the perimeter of the sno-park. This distinction is to provide for public safety during snow plowing operations.
- Sno-park plowing usually occurs during the night. If you’re leaving your vehicle in a sno-park overnight, please park in a location that maintains ample access for plowing operations, like towards the middle of the lot. Don't block snow berms.
- If camping at a sno-park for multiple nights, please move your vehicle after plowing to allow for unplowed areas around your vehicle to be plowed during the next plowing cycle.
Safety & Recreation Resources
- Check out more winter recreation opportunities on Mt. Hood National Forest.
- Make sure you're prepared before recreating on your public lands - visit our outdoor safety & ethics page.