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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.
Area Status: Open
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.
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. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
Acceptable passes include:
$5 Day Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Interagency Annual Pass
Interagency Senior Pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age)
Interagency Access Pass
Interagency Military Pass
Every Kid in a Park Pass
Northwest Forest ePass
At a Glance
Fees
Free PERMIT required Memorial Day through October 31: self-issue wilderness permit available at the trailhead.
Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the wilderness.
Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock.
Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water.
Pack in / Pack out!
“Take only pictures, leave only footprints”—please refrain from cutting, damaging or gathering vegetation or other forest items, i.e. rocks, etc.
Please bury human waste 6-8” deep and at least 200’ away from water.
Permit Info:
Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from Memorial Day Weekend until Oct. 31. Free permits are self-issued at the trailhead.
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