Within Willamette National Forest, Santiam Sno-Park provides a US Forest Service camping option in forested terrain near Camp Sherman. This established campground sits in the Cascade Mountains, where the forest service manages the area primarily for winter recreation access. The forested setting offers tree cover typical of the region's elevation and climate patterns.
Campers can use this as a base for exploring the broader forest system, with campgrounds near Camp Sherman providing additional overnight options in the area. The sno-park designation indicates winter access considerations that may affect seasonal availability and road conditions.
Description
This sno-park located 5 miles east of Santiam Junction on Highway 126/20 offers access to the Pacific Crest Trail and one of only 2 tubing hills on the forest - the only recommended tubing & sledding hill in the Santiam Pass area. Facilities: * Restroom * Winter orientation sign
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSantiam Sno-Park is located in Oregon
Directions
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, drive 38 miles northeast on Highway 126 to Santiam Pass. Turn left north onto Forest Road 893 to enter Santiam Sno-park.
Coordinates
44.42230443 N
121.86052482 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 47 min from Bend, OR
- 1 hr 30 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 32 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 52 min from Salem, OR
