Wallowa National Forest manages Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park, a forested campground set near a creek in the mountains outside Joseph, Oregon. The site sits within a national forest landscape, with tree cover and creek proximity as its two most verifiable features. No reviews exist yet, so specific details on road surface, amenities, or cell coverage remain unconfirmed. Campers planning a visit should contact the US Forest Service Wallowa-Whitman district directly before heading out, particularly to confirm seasonal access and any site-specific restrictions.
Description
The Salt Creek Summit Snowpark is located adjacent to the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39) at the top of Salt Creek Summit. Popular with snowmobilers, snowshoers and Nordic skiiers, the facility has a vault toilet, large parking area and a winter maintenance facility (operated by Wallowa County). As a multi-use site, the snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails are maintained in partnership with the local clubs, and the Sno-Park is plowed under an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transporation. A State Sno-Park permit is required to use this facility in the winter season. A printable information sheet is available by clicking on this link.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSalt Creek Summit Sno-Park is located in Oregon near Joseph
Public CampgroundDirections
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for about 10 miles to the summit. The sno-park entrance is on the left side of the road.
Coordinates
45.20835327 N
117.07258775 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 22 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs 28 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 18 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 38 min from Boise, ID
