Starr Sno-Park

Area Status: Open

This state sponsored Sno-Park provides parking near the west end of the Forest's snowmobile trail system. Located on the south side of beautiful Canyon Mountain visitors will find miles of groomed snowmobile trails to enjoy.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	The snow park is open. Please be aware that bathrooms will not be cleaned every day. Pack it in/Pack it out- anything you bring with you into the forest, please take home with you. This includes packing out all trash, yours and others. Examples: cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and food. Please follow local and state health guidelines. Sno-Park Permit is required for parking in the Starr Sno-Park between November 1st and April 30th. For more information on groomed snowmobile trails in the area please visit the Grant County Snowballers page.
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	November
Busiest Season:	May
Closest Towns:	John Day, OR
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1)
Passes:	Oregon State requires vehicles to have a Sno-Park Permit to be in the windshield when parking in designated winter recreation areas between November 1st and April 30th. Permits can be purchased at any DMV, Chester's Thriftway in John Day, OR. or at Burns Ford Inc. in Burns, OR.
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From the town of John Day, OR. travel south on US Highway 395 approximately 16 miles. The sno-park will be on the left side of the Highway.

Parking:

A Sno-Park Permit is required to use the Starr Sno-Park between November 1st and April 30th.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Snowmobiling

The Grant County Snowballers snow mobile group provide miles of groomed snowmobile trails throughout the Malheur National Forest. Please visit the Grant County Snowballers for maps and other grooming information for snowmobile trails in the area.