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Sno-Park: Lone Butte
In a mature and varied forest setting interspersed with mountain meadows and geographic features, this park is adjacent to Indian Heaven Wilderness. Here visitors will find access to trails leading to remote forest lakes, high-mountain elevations and some of the most spectacular country found anywhere.
This Sno-Park accesses 154 miles of groomed snowmobile trails outside of the Wilderness area. There are no ski trails at this Sno-Park. Amenities include a shelter with wood stove, a vault toilet and a paved parking lot with capacity for 50 vehicles.
For more information including grooming and plowing updates visit Washington State Parks winter recreation website: https://parks.state.wa.us/306/South-Cascades.
Lone Butte Sno-Park map (.pdf)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 12/12/2024: Sno-park is now open for the season. In the winter for winter grooming and plowing updates visit the Washington State Parks winter recreation website. Contact Mt. Adams Ranger District (509) 395-3402 for current conditions. Washington Sno-Park passes are required December 1-March 31. |
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| Permit Info: | A valid Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required December 1 to March 31. Sno-Park permits are available to purchase online and also at Ashford Valley Grocery in Ashford, Trout Lake Grocery in Trout Lake and the Chelatchie Prairie General Store in Amboy.
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| Open Season: | December 1 - April 1 |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the adjacent Indian Heaven Wilderness. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail.
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| Closest Towns: | Cougar, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Mt Adams Ranger District (509) 395-3400 |
General Information
Directions:From Carson, Washington take Wind River Highway/Forest Road 30 north. Continue north on Forest Road 30 to the Sno-Park at the junction with Forest Road 32 on the left.
Accessibility:
This site is in a remote forest setting. The parking area is flat, but terrain will be difficult, especially in winter.
Activities
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
| Warming Shelters | 1 |
Snowmobiling
| Warming Shelters | 1 |