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Sno-Park: Orr Creek
This site is in a mature and varied forest setting interspersed with mountain meadows and geographic features, north and west of Mt. Adams Wilderness. Parking for 35 vehicles. Shelter with wood stove. Trail system includes 154 miles. Vault toilets are located near Takhlakh Lake and Midway Meadows.
For more information including grooming and plowing updates visit Washington State Parks winter recreation website: https://parks.state.wa.us/306/South-Cascades.
Orr Creek Sno-Park Map (.pdf)
Mobile Friendly Map (.pdf)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (11/25/2024): Sno-Park passes are required December 1-March 31. This Sno-Park is managed by Washington State Parks. For more information regarding Sno-Park Fees, trail grooming schedules and maps, please visit https://parks.wa.gov/130/Winter-Recreation |
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| Permit Info: | Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required for each vehicle 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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| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the nearby Goat Rocks and Mt. Adams Wilderness areas. 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: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District (360) 497-1100 |
General Information
Directions:From Randle, WA head south on Highway 131 (Cispus Road) to Forest Road 23 to Forest Road 21, to Forest Road 56, to Forest Road 5603. Orr Creek Sno-Park is 26 miles from Randle. You will encounter paved roads, chip-sealed roads and a short section of gravel.
Forest Road 23 is plowed by Lewis County to the junction with Forest Road 28. The rest of the road system to Orr Creek is plowed by the Forest Service, using funds provided through the State Parks and Recreation Commission. Roads are normally plowed prior to the weekend and as needed during the week.
Accessibility:
This site is in a remote forest setting. The parking area is flat, but terrain will be difficult, especially in winter.