Sno-Park: Rush Creek


Area Status: Closed

In a mature and varied forest setting interspersed with mountain meadows and geographic features, this park is near the 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.

Plowing information can be found at Skamania County.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: This sno park is no longer maintained. For information contact Mt. Adams Ranger District (509)395-3402.
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.
  • Sno-park permits help pay for snow removal, trail grooming, sanitation facilities, mapping, trail signs, safety education, enforcement and program administration.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the adjacent Indian Heaven Wilderness.
  • Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation of equipment and fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail.
Closest Towns: Carson, WA Cougar, WA
Water: No
Restroom: No
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Stevenson, WA, take State Route 14 east  to Wind River Highway (Forest Road 30) and go north to the junction with Forest Road 6507.


Accessibility:

This site is in a remote forest setting. The parking area is flat, but terrain will be difficult, especially in winter.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Scenery

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Use Road 6507 to access higher terrain.

Snowmobiling

Use Road 6507 to access higher terrain.

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
46.0352

  Longitude : 
-121.8811

  Elevation : 
3030