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Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead
Dogs need to be on-leash in Three Sisters Wilderness on: Green Lakes, Moraine Lakes, South Sister, Soda Creek, Todd Lake and Crater Ditch Trails, from July 15 to September 15.
This is a heavily used trailhead that is an access point to the Three Sisters Wilderness via the Green Lakes Trail and Soda Creek Trail. The parking lot has a small area for horse trailers.
The Green Lakes Trail #17 and Soda Creek Trail #11 enters the Three Sisters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from this trailhead. See "Permit Info" below for more details.
Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. See "Passes" below for more information.
You can find Green Lakes Basin area restrictions and a map of designated campsites here.
At a Glance
| Fees: | Recreation Fee Area: $5/vehicle/day – On-site payment available |
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| Permit Info: | Wilderness Permits required for visitors to the Three Sisters Wilderness.
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| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Bend, Oregon |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Passes: | Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a $5 payment or a recreation pass. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased. Acceptable passes include:
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| Information Center: | Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest |
General Information
Directions: From Bend, travel 26.7 miles west on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46).Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Central Cascade Wilderness Permit Maps
Location