Bandit Springs Sno-Park and Trailhead

Bandit Springs Sno-Park is located off of Highway 26 and provides access to the most diverse network of cross-country ski/ snowshoe trails on the Ochoco National Forest.

The trail ratings range from Easy to Most Difficult and therefore offer great opportunities for visitors of any skill level. This sno-park is ideal for cross-country skiing enthusiasts who prefer easy access, decently maintained roads and few encounters with other visitors.

In the warmer seasons this trailhead can also be used for short day hikes or mountain bike rides which are perfect for stretching out the legs as a break from a long drive.

View the Bandit Springs Nordic Ski Trails Map.

View the Bandit Springs Hiking Trails Map.

View the Snowmobile Trail Map.

View a map of Sno-Park locations

General Information

All Sno-Parks on the Ochoco National Forest require a valid Oregon State Sno-Park Permit from November 15 through April 30. Permits may be purchased in Prineville at the DMV Office and at Bi-Mart. When a Sno-Park Permit is purchased, the fees help pay for the road plowing that allows access to the Sno-Parks. Oregon also honors Sno-Park Permits from Idaho, Washington, and California. Please display a valid pass on the dashboard of your vehicle for the duration of your visit. Thank you!

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.48649939

Longitude: -120.3971163

Directions

From Prineville, Oregon:

Head east for approximately 27 miles on Highway 26.

This site is located on the left side of the road one mile west of the Ochoco Divide Summit, about half a mile north of Marks Creek Sled Hill and about 3/4 mile south of Ochoco Divide Sno-Park.