Willamette National Forest's Gold Lake Sno-Park sits along Highway 58 in Oregon, managed by the National Forest Service as a paid overnight parking area with drive-in access. Toilets are on-site. Rough road conditions are a known factor, so high-clearance vehicles are worth considering. The area gives access to trails leading toward nearby lakes, including Willamette National Forest Gold Lake Campground to the north. Pets and alcohol are permitted. Winter visitors will find this one of the more reliable spots for snow along the highway corridor, making it a practical base for snowshoers and cross-country skiers.
Description
Gold Lake Sno-park, located at milepost 61.5 on Oregon Highway 58, is the highest in elevation of all three Willamette Pass area Sno-parks and offers a small network of loop trails with easy access to two three-sided ski shelters (Westview and Bechtel) with wood stoves and sleeping lofts. Crossing the highway to the Gold Lake Road leads to more ski trails, the Gold Lake snow shelter , and to Willamette Pass Ski Area . The Willamette Pass Ski Area has groomed cross country ski trails (check with Guest Services or the Nordic Center) and a corridor leading through the base of the ski area to the Pacific Crest Trail and Rosary Lakes area. A ski tour of approximately 4 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail (heading north from Willamette Pass) will lead the skilled and prepared backcountry skier to the Maiden Peak Shelter , a fully enclosed octagonal ski shelter that is free to the public. Facilities: * Restroom with vault toilet * Warming cabin (which serves as a base for the Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol) * Food and telephone are located nearby at Willamette Pass Ski area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGold Lake Sno-Park is located in Oregon near Gilchrist
Overnight ParkingDirections
About 30 miles east of Oakridge, OR at milepost 61.5 on Oregon Highway 58.
Coordinates
43.60555703 N
122.04733075 W
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Bend, OR
- 1 hr 14 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 41 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 49 min from Corvallis, OR
