Snow Bunny Sno-Park/Sledding Area
Snow Bunny 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.
Snow Bunny Sno-Park is a favorite family recreation spot on the Forest. This beginner-friendly sledding area is close to Portland. 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.
Resources & Recommendations:
- Sledding inherently comes with safety risks. Please take care and assess conditions before recreating.
- Visitors should use traction tires/chains during winter weather. Check road conditions at TripCheck.
- Visitors risk getting their vehicles ticketed or towed if illegally blocking the roadway or other vehicles. Make sure you have a back-up plan if the parking lot is full.
- Our field rangers publish a weekly snow conditions report during the winter: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/mthood/snow
At a Glance
Reservations: | First come, first served. Parking lot can fill quickly, especially on weekends. |
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Fees: | Parking fees in the winter months. |
Permit Info: | State of Oregon Sno-Park permit required November 1 through April 30. |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Government Camp, OR |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | 2 portable toilets; service schedule varies |
Operated By: | Timberline Summit Pass |
Information Center: | Zigzag Ranger District |
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.
Activities
Sledding/Tubing
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Alerts & Warnings
- Sandstone Fire closure on Clackamas River RD
- Whisky Creek Fire closures; includes PCT detour
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Summit Rest Area closing for improvements Sept. 4 to 24
- Dog River Trailhead temporary closure
- Roadwork may impact Lake Harriet access this summer
- Bridge closures on the Barlow Road