Snow Bunny Sledding Area/Sno-Park


Area Status: Open

Snow Bunny Sledding Area/Sno-Park is operated by Timberline Summit Pass (formerly known as Summit Ski Area), which officially became part of the Timberline Ski Area in 2021.

The Snow Bunny snow play area is a favorite family recreation spot on the Forest. This beginner-friendly area is close to Portland and is free to use, although there is a small Sno-Park parking fee from Nov. 1 - Apr. 30. There are several hills for sledding and tubing. Easier, smaller hills are closer to the parking lot and more difficult, larger hills are towards the back of the sno-park. Visitors should bring their own personal sledding devices such as toboggans, sleds, and tubes. There are no sled rentals at Snow Bunny.

Trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing can be accessed from this point. Space for 100 cars. Trailer parking available.

NOTE: Visitors should not block roadway or other vehicles. This is for everyone's safety. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:
  • Sledding inherently comes with safety risks. Please take care and assess conditions before recreating.
  • Dumping sleds is prohibited. Please pack out everything you packed in when you leave the Forest. Learn more about leave no trace principles during the winter.
  • Visitors should use traction tires/chains during winter weather. Check up-to-date weather & conditions at Timberline Conditions or at TripCheck.
  • Visitors should not block roadway or other vehicles, or risk being ticketed or towed.
Reservations: First come, first served. Parking lot can fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Fees:
  • No recreation fee to use Snow Bunny Sno-Park.
  • Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required at Snow Bunny Sno-Park. Permit vendors may charge an additional service fee.
    • Annual Permit: $25
    • 3-day Permit: $9
    • 1-day Permit: $4 
Permit Info: Oregon Sno-Park permit is required in designated sno-parks from November 1 through April 30. Permits are sold in DMV field offices and by permit sales agents at various locations like winter resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets.
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Restrictions: Dumping sleds/tubes is prohibited.
Closest Towns: Government Camp, OR
Water: No
Restroom: 2 portable toilets - only on weekends
Passes: No recreation pass required.
Operated By: Timberline Summit Pass
Information Center: Zigzag Ranger District: 503-622-3191

General Information

Directions:

From Hood River, OR - travel south on US Highway 35 for 38 miles, merge onto US Highway 26 W and the sno-park will be on your right.  

From Sandy, OR - travel east on US Highway 26 to just 2.5 miles east of Timberline Road.

Visitors should be aware of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) chain/traction laws. Check out more ODOT winter travel tips here.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Sledding/Tubing

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.28777778

  Longitude : 
-121.7272222

  Elevation : 
3816 feet - 3850 feet