Pocket Creek Sno-Park


Area Status: Open
Snow covered vault toilet.

This area is not groomed but connects to Teacup Nordic, which does have groomed trails. Beginner and intermediate trail options loop around the area, and a connecting trail to the Teacup system makes a longer loop. 

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At a Glance

Fees:
  • No recreation fee
  • Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required during the winter. 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.
Open Season: November - April (weather dependent)
Usage: Light-Medium
Closest Towns: Hood River, OR; Government Camp, OR; Parkdale OR
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Hood River Ranger District: 541-352-6002

General Information

Directions:

From Hood River - travel 34.5 miles south of Hood River on OR-35 S. Pocket Creek Sno-Park will be on your left.

From Portland - take the I-5 N/I-84 E ramp on the left to Airport/Seattle/The Dalles and continue onto I-84 E. Take Exit 64 for Mt. Hood Hwy toward OR-35/White Salmon/Govt. Camp. Turn right onto Button Bridge Rd/Mt. Hood Hwy. Continue onto OR-35 S and destination will be on your left. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Access to un-groomed and groomed (Teacup) skiing opportunities.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.32888889

  Longitude : 
-121.5863889

  Elevation : 
3800'