Winter Sports

There's nothing like a fresh snowfall to get people into the mountains. Enjoy the excitement of downhill skiing or the quiet solitude of snowshoeing on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Before you go, check current weather and avalanche risk to make sure you are prepared for the conditions. If you are backcountry skiing or hiking be aware of tree well and deep snow safety. 

Skiing/Snowboarding

The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest hosts the land for Mission Ridge Ski area, as well as territory for side and backcountry options.

Snowmobiling

More than 168 miles of snowmobile trails can take you throughout the forest. Most trails are not maintained, and parking is limited outside of Sno-Park lots.

Attention Snowmobiles:

• Snowmobiles are not allowed on forest roads when the roads are passable by highway vehicles.
• Snowmobiles must have a 24-inch base of snow before riding off-road within the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area to avoid resource damage.

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Cross-country skiers can swoosh over hundreds of miles of forest trails. Echo Ridge in Chelan, Lake Wenatchee, Plain Community Trails all provide commercial and groomed cross-country ski trails.

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Reecer Creek Sno-Park

Reecer Creek offers 70 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Approximately 75 parking spaces.

Salmon La Sac Campground

Site Open

This popular campground is located between the Cle Elum and Cooper Rivers and offers 69 sites for both tent and RV camping. Some sites pull through for larger vehicles. It's a prime location for…

Salmon La Sac Sno-Park

Shared-use Sno-Park offering 38 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and 5.5 miles of groomed cross-country ski/snowshoe trails. Access to adjoining Red Mountain and Howson Creek voluntary…

Silver Star Sno-Park

This Sno-Park in the State Route 20 area provides access to the Washington Pass area. More information can be found on the Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Website. 

South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park

In winter months this Sno-park gives access to South Fork Gold Creek area groomed snowmobile trails.

South Summit Sno-Park

This forested Sno-Park gives access to groomed snowmobile routes on the south summit of Loup Loup Pass and to groomed cross-country ski routes.

Steliko Lookout

Built in 1947, Steliko Lookout is one of three remaining lookouts on the Entiat Ranger District. It is an L-4 cab built on a 10 ft. tower located at the top of Steliko Point and offers fantastic…

Suspension Bridge Trailhead

In the winter, the Suspension Bridge Trailhead provides access to many miles of cross-country ski trails east of Mazama and to the Rendezvous area. This trailhead also accesses the Methow Community…

Swauk Campground Sno-Park

Swauk Campground offers 57 miles of marked un-groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, with connectors to Pipe Creek and Blewett Pass Sno-Parks.

Taneum Sno-Park

Taneum Sno-Park accesses 78 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Approximately 25 parking spaces.