Ray Benson Sno-Park
The Ray Benson Sno-Park provides access to multiple ski and snowmobile trails on the Willamette National Forest as well as ski and snowmobile trails on the Deschutes National Forest. The trail systems access three warming shelters on the Deschutes National Forest; Brandenburg Butte, Island Junction and North Blowout.
Facilities:
- Two restrooms
- Warming hut
- Orientation maps
- Staging area with snub posts for sled dogs
- Concessions and telephone are located nearby at Hoodoo Ski Area.
Know Before You Go in Winter: Tips on how to plan ahead and prepare for your trip to ensure the best possible time for you and others who will be sharing the snow with you.
After snow melts, Ray Benson Sno-Park closes as a sno-park and reopens as Santiam Pass OHV Motorized Recreation Area.
Reservations
General Information
Snow level information: Hogg Pass Snotel.
After snow melts, Ray Benson Sno-Park closes as a sno-park and reopens as Santiam Pass OHV Motorized Recreation Area.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Sno-Park Permit Required
Routes marked only with blue diamonds are NOT open to snowmobiles.
REQUIRED (11/01 - 04/30): Oregon State Sno-Park Permit: $4/day; $9/three day (consecutive); $25/annual.
https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/
Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.4031
Longitude: -122.2999
Directions
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, drive 38 miles northeast on Highway 126 to Santiam Pass.
Turn right to go south on Forest Road 2690 towards Hoodoo Ski area.
Past Hoodoo Ski area, turn left east on Forest Road 920 into Ray Benson Sno-Park.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
