Winter Sports

Winter fun can be found from every direction! Santiam Pass and Willamette Pass are the main winter recreation areas for winter sports on the forest. Activities radiate from the sno-parks in each area. You can find cross-county ski trails, snowmobile trails, and places for sledding and snow play.

Campgrounds: Shady Cove Campground on the Detroit Ranger District, Cougar Crossing Campground and Lookout Campground on the McKenzie River Ranger District, and to the south Indigo Springs Campground on Middle Fork Ranger District are open year-round.

Cabins: Warner Mountain Lookout and the Fish Lake Remount Depot Commissary Cabin and Hall House.

Winter shelters: There are also several winter shelters for use. Some of the shelters permit overnight stays; some are warming shelters only. 

Map: Winter recreation map

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Two Buttes Cut-Off Snow Trail

Ray Benson Sno-Park » Two Buttes Cut-OffThis cut-off connects the North Loop and South Loop east of the Pacific Crest Trail.The route begins at the southeast corner of North Loop and winds southward…

Waldo Lake Sno-Park

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This site is fairly popular with snowmobile enthusiasts, but parking is limited. Skiers may want to use the Gold Lake Sno-park instead and access Waldo Lake Road by skiing up Gold Lake Road to Gold…

Willamette Pass Ski Area

This popular ski area is located 31 miles east of Oakridge on Highway 58. From the top of Eagle Peak there is a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of the high Cascade mountains, Waldo Lake,…

Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)

At the crest of the Cascade Mountains, winter snows and spectacular views of volcanoes, including Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mount Washington to the south, make Santiam Pass an ideal area…

Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58)

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When you’re tired of the rain, grab your thermos, cross-country skis, snowshoes or sleds and head up into the hills! Winter recreation opportunities in the Willamette Pass area include a system of…